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Cakeham Manor

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Cakeham Manor — manor house in West Wittering, West Sussex, England, UK.

Cakeham Manor, stately homes in West Sussex

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Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner · 5.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cakeham Manor is a historic house in West Sussex, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area PO20.

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Heritage listing

Details WEST WITTERING CAKEHAM ROAD SZ 79 NE 19/693 Cakeham Manor - - II* The Bishops of Chichester had a house here from the C13 to the C16. The early house had fallen into ruins by 1363, but of it there survives one bay of a C13 hall and undercroft. It was rebuilt in the C16, and of this re- building the principal survival is a tall hexagonal red brick tower, with taller stair turret, built by Bishop Sherborn about 1519. To the south of this is one contemporary bay with trefoil-headed windows with dripstones over. The main farmhouse is to the south again and is of two parallel ranges. The west range is C18 and red brick. The east range or entrance front early C19. Two storeys. Three windows. Stuccoed. Slate roof. Glazing bars intact. Round-headed doorway with semi-circular fanlight and door of six fielded panels. Listing NGR: SZ7847697578 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 301508 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
  • Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cakeham Manor is a Grade II* listed stately home located in West Wittering, West Sussex, in South-East England. The estate is situated within designated areas including the Chichester Harbour SSSI, AONB, and RAMSAR sites, reflecting its environmental significance.

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Coordinates
50.7725, -0.8884
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
West Wittering
Postcode
PO20 8LG
Parliamentary constituency
Chichester
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner5.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cakeham Manor?
Cakeham Manor is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 8LG), in the parish of West Wittering.
Is Cakeham Manor a listed building?
Cakeham Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Cakeham Manor a protected site?
Yes — Cakeham Manor is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cakeham Manor?
The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 8LG.