Bratton Court, 14th-century manor house in Minehead Without, England.
Description
Bratton Court is a T-shaped stone manor house featuring an open central hall with slate roofs and substantial stone chimneys on either side of the main entrance. The building now functions as two separate farmhouse dwellings within Exmoor National Park.
History
This manor house was built in the 14th century with an open hall design and expanded in the 15th century with a solar wing addition. Major renovation work took place in the 1600s.
Culture
The manor reflects how people built their homes in Somerset over many centuries, blending medieval features with later additions. Visitors can see how domestic life evolved through the building's layered design.
Practical
The property sits within Exmoor National Park and can be viewed from outside as it is privately owned. Access from the nearby town of Minehead makes it straightforward to locate.
Did you know?
The solar wing was once thought to be a chapel but actually contains arch-braced timber structures supporting the upper floor. Its windows feature trefoil arches with decorative pierced details that showcase fine craftsmanship.
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