Both Francis FitzHerbert and his son (Sir) John served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire, a post that circulated among the county families.

[3] the unusual, progressive character may be due to the influence of lodges (Nicholas Cooper counted some fifty emparked estates in Saxton's map of the shire, of 1570) and the grand example of a through-hall at Hardwick.

Corner towers on the garden front, now linked by the additional upper floor above the gallery range, provide further rooms.

[1] A rococo gothic fireplace in the house follows a published design by Batty Langley.

[6] The garden terraces and walls,[7] stable block,[8] staff quarters and outbuildings,[9] and entrance gates[10] are separately listed, all at Grade II.