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The chapel was also extended during the 14thcentury and alterations continued into the 15thcentury with the addition of a new chancel and newwindows in 1427. During the latter half of the 15thcentury further extensions were made to the chapelwhich saw the addition of the bell tower and theexquisite fresco seccoes on the walls.Towards the end of the 16th century, several roomswere altered by Sir John Manners and his wifeDorothy Vernon, who acquired the Haddon Hall onthe death of her father, Sir George Vernon. Sir Johnand Dorothy constructed the beautiful Long Galleryin the typical Elizabethan style. This major buildingproject was proved to be the last phase of building. In1703, Sir John Manners, 9th Earl of Rutland andgrandson of the original Sir John and Dorothy, wascreated 1st Duke of Rutland and Marquess ofGranby by Queen Anne and the family moved toBelvoir Castle, leaving Haddon Hall empty. The hallremained uninhabited for 200 years until the 9thDuke and Duchess of Rutland in the early 20thcentury instigated the extensive restorationprogramme which still continues to this day.120