Leeson House, Grade II listed building in Langton Matravers, England
Leeson House stands as a field studies center with seven acres of diverse environments including ponds, meadows, and woodlands in the Isle of Purbeck.
Built in 1805 by Reverend John Dampier on a site mentioned in the Domesday Book, the house later served as a radar research facility during World War II.
The building maintains its status as a Grade II listed structure, reflecting the architectural methods and residential designs of early nineteenth-century England.
The facility contains two dining rooms, multiple lounges, a conference hall, and teaching spaces equipped with a field laboratory and educational resources.
The property functions as an environmental education center since 1967, offering accommodations for 60 students within its renovated nineteenth-century structure.
Location: Langton Matravers
GPS coordinates: 50.60770,-1.99444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:03
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