Ashbourne, near Derby
Derbyshire
England
Circa Date: Late 18th century, probably incorporating earlier elements
Status: Destroyed
Mostly demolished in the early 20th century; some elements of the house have been incorporated into modern buildings
House Open to Public: No
Country House: Yes
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier Medieval house on, or near, the site of the 18th century house.
House & Family History: In in December of 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie, on his way south to claim the English throne, stayed at Ashbourne Hall.
Garden & Outbuildings: Parts of Ashbourne Hall's parkland is today a public park.
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Aston Cockayne, 1st Bt., until 1671; Cockayne family here from the 12th to the 17th century. Sir William Boothby, 1st Bt., 1671-1707; Sir Henry Boothby, 2nd Bt., 1707-10; Sir William Boothby, 3rd Bt., 1710-31; Sir William Boothby, 4th Bt., 1731-87; Sir Brooke Boothby, 5th Bt., 1787-89. SEATED AT 18TH CENTURY HOUSE: Sir Brooke Boothby, 6th Bt., 1789-1824; Sir William Boothby, 7th Bt., 1824; Sir William Boothby, 8th Bt., 1824-46. Robert Hayston Frank, 1861-83.
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No