Roots

The church of St. Michael and All Angels is of Norman origin, but was restored in the 19th century. The church of St. Michael and All Angels, Alsop-en-le-Dale, was founded in early Norman times, but nothing is known of the nature of the original foundation.

Alsop Hall, situated in the quiet village of Alsop-en-le-Dale, opposite the church, was built in the late 16th century for the Alsop family. It is known, however, that in 1086 Alsop and Eaton were bailiwicks to the manor of Parwich. Alsop, which had been an ancient demesne of the crown, was granted to William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby. In the reign of King John, de Ferrers granted Alsop to Gweno, son of Gamel de Alsop, whose descendants enjoyed the manor (Hall) for seventeen generations. The ancestors had held the estate from the 12th century. It changed ownership in the late 17th century and has passed through the hands of a number of families since. Still in private ownership, the hall consists of 2 central 3 storey gables and single bay 2 storey wings.