House & Family History: Middleton Hall has an enormous range of building dates that span from circa 1100 until 1730. The House is the oldest domestic building in Staffordshire still in use today. In the 17th century Middleton was the home of Francis Willughby, a founding member of the Royal Society and the father of natural history. Sir Hugh Willoughby, the Tudor explorer, and Cassandra, 1st Duchess of Chandos, were both born at Middleton. Queen Elizabeth I stayed at the House for a week in 1575.
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume II: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
Author: Reid, Peter
Year Published: 1980
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110319
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Francis Willughby, 17th century; Willoughby family here until the 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01827-283-095
Fax: 01827-285-717
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.middleton-hall.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No