Hermeston Hall
Oldcotes, Nottinghamshire
S81 8HS
History
The Hermeston Hall that stands today was built in 1848 by Edward Challoner, who was a timber importer from Liverpool. The hall was left the oldest of his 3 daughters, Catherine flora who later married Edward Charles Riddell, they later added 2 more wings to the hall which took the room total to 50.
Long before Edward Challoner bought the land there was a previous manor that stood in its place which was built around 1100 for the Cress family, it stayed in the Cress family until 1408.
Its thought that the history of the land goes back even further as roman roads were found under the land and a roman villa close to the house.
The house is also connected to Bess Hardwick (Elizabeth Hardwick a notable figure in Elizabethan English Society) in the 16th century.
Reported Activity
Roman Soldiers have been seen marching on the driveway.
A red haired lady dressed in black Elizabethan clothes has been seen, it’s thought to be that of Bess Hardwick.
An apparition of a man and boy has been seen around the grounds.
Children and servants are said to walk the halls stairs and dining room.
Voices have been heard.
People have reported the smell of tobacco.
There is a sense of being watched and followed.
The ghost of a boy is reported to play the piano.
Children’s screams have also been heard.
A lady in white has been seen as well as a bishop.
It’s believed that the attic is home to a malevolent spirit.
