Freeford Hall

Freeford Manor ( previously known as Freeford Hall) is a privately owned 18th century country house at Freeford, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. It is the home of the Dyott family and is a Grade II listed building.

The Dyotts acquired interests in the manor of Freeford over many years in the 17th century. When Richard Dyott, Member of Parliament for Lichfield and High Sheriff of Staffordshire (in 1798) died in 1719, his son, also Richard decided to move from the city to live at Freeford. In about 1730 he built a new small three bayed red brick house which was extended and improved throughout the 18th century. In the mid 19th century substantial improvements were made under the direction of Joseph Potter, the Elder, architect of Lichfield and alterations later continued to create the existing mansion.

References

* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42361 History of Freeford from British History Online]