Where is Alderwasley Hall School?

Alderwasley Hall School is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 2SR), in the parish of Alderwasley.

How do I get to Alderwasley Hall School?

The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 2SR.

Is Alderwasley Hall School a protected site?

Yes — Alderwasley Hall School is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Alderwasley Hall School?

The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 2SR.

Historic houses · East Midlands

Alderwasley Hall School

In or near Cromford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Alderwasley Hall School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Whatstandwell · 1.1 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Alderwasley Hall School is a school heritage located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Alderwasley Hall School specializes in supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder. The school offers personalized educational programs and a strong pastoral system to help students achieve their academic and social potential.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Alderwasley Hall School is located in the East Midlands. This educational institution serves students with special educational needs and disabilities, providing tailored support and resources.

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History

The earliest owners of the land were the Le Fownes in the thirteenth century. No description remains of the original house except the chapel of St Margaret which was rebuilt in the sixteenth century. The Lowes owned the estate during the fifteenth century and the house at this time most likely took an 'H' formation. Nicholas Hurt of Casterne inherited the estate in 1690 when he married Elizabeth Lowe and the estate was transformed. An iron forge was established nearby at Shining Cliff Woods in 1764 and the house was extended in ashlar Millstone Grit sandstone. An eighteenth century deercote is a significant feature of the park and recently restored from ruin. By 1880 the estate was around…

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Coordinates: 53.0760, -1.5140
County: Derbyshire
District: Amber Valley
Parish: Alderwasley
Postcode: DE56 2SR
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
Established: 1930
Nearest railway station: Whatstandwell — 1.1 km
Official site: www.alderwasleyhall.com

Sources

wikidata: Q4713768 (CC0)
wikipedia: Alderwasley Hall School (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alderwasley Hall School?: Alderwasley Hall School is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 2SR), in the parish of Alderwasley.
What is Alderwasley Hall School?: Alderwasley Hall School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Alderwasley Hall School?: The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 2SR.
When was Alderwasley Hall School built?: Built or established in 1930.
Is Alderwasley Hall School a protected site?: Yes — Alderwasley Hall School is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Alderwasley Hall School?: The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 2SR.

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