House & Family History: Churchdale Hall was purchased by the dukes of Devonshire from the earls of Westmoreland in the early part of the 19th century. The House is almost in the cottage orné style and was extended in 1836 and again in 1840. The 10th Duke of Devonshire lived here from the 1920s until his death in 1950. In 1955 the small Estate and House were sold to David Russell.
Title: Counting My Chickens and Other Home Thoughts
Author: Devonshire, Deborah
Year Published: 2001
Reference: pg. 89
Publisher: Gloucestershire: Long Barn Books
ISBN: 1902421051
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Derbyshire Country House, The
Author: Craven, Maxwell; Stanley, Michael
Year Published: 1991
Reference: pg. 238
Publisher: Derbyshire: Breedon Books
ISBN: 0907969968
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Russell family
Past Seat / Home of: Francis William Henry Fane, 12th Earl of Westmorland, 19th century. Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No