Portledge Manor, Manor house in Alwington, England
Portledge Manor is a stone country house in Alwington with traditional architectural details, including a dining room with heraldic ceiling decoration and a Spanish courtyard. The house sits near the North Devon coast.
The Coffin family received the estate following the Norman Conquest and retained ownership for nine centuries until selling it in 1998. This lengthy period of family control shaped the property into a landmark of local history.
The manor holds collections of Spanish armor and weaponry that reveal the family's connections across distant regions. These objects show how the household maintained ties to other cultures over many generations.
The Grade II* listed property is protected by strict regulations that limit changes to its structure and historical features. Visitors should expect narrow interior spaces and traditional room layouts throughout the house.
A 13th-century arch in the property's chapel reveals its medieval origins and is one of the oldest surviving elements on the grounds. The Brew House marks the location where hops were once grown, reflecting the family's agricultural pursuits.
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