Chawton House, Manor house and research center in Chawton, England
The 16th-century Chawton House features flint construction, stone dressings, and a tiled roof spread across 275 acres of Hampshire countryside.
Nicholas Knight acquired the estate in 1578, leading to the construction of the current building by John Knight starting in 1580.
The library contains over 9,000 books and manuscripts focused on early women's writing between 1600 and 1830, including works by Mary Wollstonecraft.
The house maintains regular opening hours from Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 3:30 pm, with the last entry at 3 pm.
The Oak Room contains a reading alcove where Jane Austen, sister of the house owner Edward Austen Knight, spent time during her visits.
Location: Chawton
Website: http://chawtonhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 51.12820,-0.98850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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