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Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head from the Out Houses of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire
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Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head from the Out Houses of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire

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A magnificent early 17th century carved stone head of a man sourced from the out houses of Newton Old Hall and almost certainly depicts the original owner.

Built around 1625 by Godfrey Frogatt, Newton Old Hall is a Grade II listed manor in Derbyshire with a richly documented history. It houses a spectacular 17th century plasterwork ceiling and timber beams harvested from trees felled as early as 1415, suggesting it was built upon even older foundations.

The house features a "secret room" or priest hole, marking its history as a clandestine sanctuary for recusant Catholics and early Nonconformists during eras of religious persecution.

Furthermore, it is famously linked to the childhood of Jedediah Strutt, a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, who reportedly developed his early mechanical ideas within its walls.

This is a fabulous survivor with a rare provenance and it now absolutely displays magnificently as a piece of decorative art.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures H 20 cm x W 13 cm x D 20 cm

Weighs 8750 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 17th Century Carved Stone Head to the 17th Century.

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SA1239626
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A magnificent early 17th century carved stone head of a man sourced from the out houses of Newton Old Hall and almost certainly depicts the original owner.
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Built around 1625 by Godfrey Frogatt, Newton Old Hall is a Grade II listed manor in Derbyshire with a richly documented history.
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It houses a spectacular 17th century plasterwork ceiling and timber beams harvested from trees felled as early as 1415, suggesting it was built upon even older foundations.

fig 1. A weathered 17th-century carved stone head fragment with defined facial features and visible surface erosion.
fig 1. Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head from the Out Houses of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire

The house features a "secret room" or priest hole, marking its history as a clandestine sanctuary for recusant Catholics and early Nonconformists during eras of religious persecution.

Furthermore, it is famously linked to the childhood of Jedediah Strutt, a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, who reportedly developed his early mechanical ideas within its walls.

fig 2. A weathered 17th-century carved stone head fragment with defined facial features and visible surface erosion.
fig 2. Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head from the Out Houses of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire

This is a fabulous survivor with a rare provenance and it now absolutely displays magnificently as a piece of decorative art.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures H 20 cm x W 13 cm x D 20 cm

Weighs 8750 grams

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 17th Century Carved Stone Head to the 17th Century.

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A weathered 17th-century carved stone head fragment with defined facial features and visible surface erosion.
Magnificent Early 17th Century Carved Stone Head From The Out Houses Of Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire
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A weathered 17th-century carved stone head fragment with defined facial features and visible surface erosion.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialSandstone, Gritstone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsCarved facial features, Weathered surface texture, Central vertical fissure, Prominent brow line
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Jacobean architectural salvage piece is a carved stone head from the seventeenth century, originating from the outhouses of Newton Old Hall in Derbyshire. Formed from sandstone and gritstone with a weathered grey finish, the surface displays a central vertical fissure, a prominent brow line, and carved facial features showing heavy erosion from age. The sculpture measures 20 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, weighing 8750 grams, and is structurally sound with good condition appropriate to its age. Positioned on a mantelpiece as a piece of decorative art, the fragment rests securely in an interior setting. The weathered stone surface exhibits dark patches, coarse texturing, and deep vertical splitting that runs down the centre of the carved visage, highlighting its ancient architectural origins.

FAQs

In seventeenth-century British architecture, carved stone heads served as functional corbels, keystones, or decorative stone accents on exterior walls, doorways, and outbuildings. They often depicted apotropaic symbols, local figures, or stylized grotesque faces intended to ward off bad spirits.

Regional masons carved decorative elements from locally quarried stone, most commonly sandstone, gritstone, and limestone. Gritstone and coarse sandstone were favoured in northern England and the Midlands for their durability against atmospheric exposure.

Authentic period stone carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, natural weathering, deep patination, and uneven erosion consistent with long-term exposure to the elements. The carving style typically displays vernacular, naive proportions rather than precise classical symmetry.

Architectural stone fragments function as tactile, sculptural art objects inside contemporary spaces. Placing a carved stone piece on a mantelpiece, floating shelf, or custom metal stand adds historic texture and focal interest to a room.

Stone fragments should be kept dry and cleaned gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust. Chemical cleaners, power washing, and harsh abrasives must be avoided, as they strip away historical patination and weaken friable stone structure.
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