The park was first enclosed in the 14th century and is home to a distinctive hunting lodge, called The Cage, referencing the estate's history as a place for sport hunting. Many may also remember the estate as the fictional Pemberley, home of Mr Darcy, in the BBC's 1990s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
For more, see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme-park/
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