DiCamillo Companion
England

Overton Hall

Ashover, near Matlock

Derbyshire

England

Circa Date: 1693-99 w/1702, 1788 & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    House & Family History: Overton Hall was the home of the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, who traveled with Captain Cook on the "Endeavour."

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: William le Hunte, 14th century; Hunte family here until 1556. Richard Hodgkinson, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Joseph Banks, until 1820.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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