Historic houses · South West England
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century wing, and is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England. The house was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century wing, and is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England. The house was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896.
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Background
History
The house was built by local farmer Thomas Turner and remained in the family for many generations. After George Turner died in 1734, the house was let out. The house was originally called Lower House, but became Kelmscott Manor when James Turner (d.1870) purchased 53½ acres of manorial land together with the lordship in 1864. After James died the manor passed to his nephew, Charles Hobbs, who let out the property.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6880, -1.6382
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Kelmscott
- Postcode
- GL7 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Established
- 1570
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kelmscott Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelmscott Manor?
- Kelmscott Manor is in Oxfordshire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 3HJ), in the parish of Kelmscott.
- When was Kelmscott Manor built?
- Built or established in 1570.
- Who owns Kelmscott Manor?
- Kelmscott Manor is owned by Society of Antiquaries of London.
- How do I get to Kelmscott Manor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 3HJ. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.