Leigh House

Leigh House is a residential building in Winsham featuring an E-shaped floor plan with two stories and attic rooms. The walls are constructed from local lias stone with Ham stone trim details.

The Henley family built this house between 1590 and 1617 on land that once belonged to Forde Abbey. Major renovations took place at the end of the 19th century.

The building reveals how prosperous families arranged their homes and chose materials during the early 17th century. The rooms and decorative choices reflect the tastes of that era.

The property is now divided into four separate residential units while maintaining its original exterior appearance. Visitors should note that these are private dwellings.

The rainwater heads on the facade are dated 1617 and display the craftsmanship of that era. The southeast corner room still contains original early 17th-century wooden paneling.

Location: Winsham

GPS coordinates: 50.85170,-2.91639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47