Description: Thurland Hall, the largest house in 17th century Nottingham, dated from the 1430s, although it was largely rebuilt in 1626. Thurland, or Clare, Hall was a substantial mansion which stood 'opposite the Black-a-moors Head stables,' and which is stated by Throsby to have been rebuilt by Francis Pierrepont, third son of Robert, Earl of Kingston, who died in 1657. Throsby says 'the rooms are spacious but gloomy, the walls are castle-like and thick. Here on particular public occasions the noblemen and gentlemen of the county dine in the great room.' It was demolished in 1831. (information from www.nottshistory.org.uk) This view was published for J Oranges History of Nottingham.