Chambercombe Manor, Tudor manor in Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
Chambercombe Manor is an English country house in Ilfracombe with three rooms arranged around a cross passage, extended by a 17th-century cross range and accompanied by agricultural buildings on the grounds. The Grade II listed structure shows the typical layout of such a property with distinct phases of construction and development visible.
The earliest documented reference to the manor comes from May 1439, when Bishop Edmund Lacy granted permission for private worship at the location. Archaeological evidence suggests the building itself dates to the late 15th or early 16th century, making it older than previously assumed.
The Harper family heraldic arms remain visible in the plaster overmantel of a first-floor bedroom, showing their connection to the property between 1676 and 1701. These details allow visitors to follow one family's story within the walls.
The property entered private ownership in 2023 and is undergoing restoration work, so visits need to be arranged in advance rather than on a walk-in basis. Prospective visitors should check current accessibility and which areas can be viewed before planning a trip.
Archaeological studies show the building dates from the late 15th or early 16th century, contradicting older claims about its origins that had suggested much earlier construction. Physical evidence from the site itself clarified the actual timeline of when this structure was built.
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