Haddon Hall - Dorothy Vernon's Steps.
Haddon Hall is a splendid medieval fortified house, dating back to the 12th century when Richard de Vernon began the building. The house lay abandoned and empty for over two hundred years (from around 1700 to the early 1900s). The result was the avoidance of 'improvements' and 'development' during that period. A Roman altar to the god Mars can be seen at Haddon Hall, its inscription translates "To the god Mars Braciaca, Quintus Sittius Caecilianus, Praefect of the first cohort of Aquitani, performs his vow". Situated between Bakewell and Rowsley Open to the public March to September.
Haddon Hall - The Chapel (1427).	Haddon Hall - Banqueting Hall (1370).
The illustrations on this page are taken from six inch ceramic tiles by Derby tile maker, George Henry Grundy, Photo Decorated Tile Company, Scropton Lane near Tutbury (about 1901).
Haddon Hall Haddon Estates Office Bakewell Derbyshire DE73 1LE	For further information and reservations - Tel: +44 1629 812855
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