Delcombe Manor
Delcombe Manor is a Grade II*-listed manor in Milton Abbas, Dorset, England.
| Delcombe Manor | |
|---|---|
| Location | Milton Abbas, Dorset, England |
| Coordinates | 50.8427°N 2.2954°W |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 14 July 1955 |
History
The manor was built circa 1750 using flint and stone from Milton Abbey.[1] It was originally two separate cottages which were joined together.[2] It was designed in the Romantic Gothic architectural style.[1]
In 1929 it was purchased by merchant banker Charles Jocelyn Hambro, who lived there with his wife Pamela Hambro and their children, including his son Charles.[3]
Gateway to Delcombe Manor
Architectural significance
The manor is listed as Grade II* by Historic England; the listing was applied on 14 July 1955.[1]
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References
- "Delcombe Manor". Historic England. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- Clive Aslet, Village voice, The Daily Telegraph, 16 June 2007
- Pamela Hambro and the lost world of Milton Abbey, Dorset Life, December 2009
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