Meet the Devonshire family - Chatsworth House
Spanning 17 generations and 500 years, the Devonshire family have each made their mark on the world, and on Chatsworth, the family estate in Derbyshire. Find out more about the Devonshires and their achievements and influence.
Chatsworth House - Wikipedia
The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has belonged to the Cavendish family since 1549. It stands on the east bank of the River Derwent, across from hills between the Derwent and Wye valleys, amid parkland backed by wooded hills that rise to heather moorland.
Duke of Devonshire - Wikipedia
The traditional burial place of the Dukes of Devonshire is at St Peter's Church, Edensor, in the closest village to Chatsworth House. The ducal graves can be found on the highest spot of Edensor's churchyard in the Cavendish family plot.
Devonshire Collections - Chatsworth House
Explore the Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth, items of jewellery, sculpture, art, metalwork, ceramics, furniture and interest acquired and preserved by 16 generations of the Devonshire family.
History of Chatsworth
Meet members of the Devonshire family, below, and discover their stories and their influence on Chatsworth, England, and the world. You can also read about the changes each family member made to Chatsworth during their tenure, and the talented men and women who helped them achieve their vision.
Chatsworth House: Home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire
Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent. Explore the historic house for fascinating stories and one of Europe’s most significant art collections.
Chatsworth House - History and Facts | History Hit
Jan 28, 2021 · Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is a historic English country estate that has served as the home of the Dukes of Devonshire and their ancestors since the mid-16th century. It is one of the finest country houses in the Peak District, drawing countless visitors into its opulent halls every year.
Chatsworth House - Historic UK
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire’s Peak District, is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Open to the public, this magnificent country house is set in over 1000 acres of parkland and formal gardens…
The History of Chatsworth House as a Family Home - The New Yorker
May 24, 2024 · Chatsworth House is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire, and has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Photograph by Ian Teh / Panos Pictures / Redux. Architecture buffs might visit...
Chatsworth | Gardens, House, Park | Britannica
Chatsworth, estate near Rowsley, Derbyshire Dales district, administrative and historic county of Derbyshire, England, containing the principal seat of the English dukes of Devonshire. Chatsworth House itself stands near the left bank of the River Derwent.
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