Stately homes · South West England
The Old Manor House
In or near West Knighton.
The Old Manor House — Manor house in Stinsford, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 2.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Old Manor House is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 2.8 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Manor House is a Grade I listed stately home located in South-East England. It is situated within the designated areas of the River Frome SSSI and the Dorset AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7178, -2.4002
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Stinsford
- Postcode
- DT2 8QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17532477 (CC0)
- commons: The Old Manor House at Kingston Maurward - geograph.org.uk - 1271713.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Manor House?
- The Old Manor House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8QA), in the parish of Stinsford.
- What is The Old Manor House?
- The Old Manor House — Manor house in Stinsford, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Old Manor House?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is West Knighton. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8QA.
- Is The Old Manor House a listed building?
- The Old Manor House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Old Manor House a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Manor House is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Manor House?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8QA.