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Pillar Parlour

The Pillar Parlour is one of the rooms in the Little Castle which are vaulted in order to recall medieval buildings. The panelling is typical of Jacobean decoration. The room was used by the Cavendish family for private dining, away from the great hall.

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English Heritage
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The Pillar Parlour, the with-drawing room of the Little Castle
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Matthew Bristow / Matthew Bristow