South Wraxall Manor

South Wraxall Manor is a Grade I listed manor house in the village of South Wraxall, Wiltshire. The building displays late medieval stonework, mullioned windows, and a walled garden on the southern side that complements the formal layout of the house.

Robert Long, a lawyer and Member of Parliament in the early 15th century, acquired the estate and built the house after 1414. Later owners in the Long family carried out structural changes during the 16th and 17th centuries, further shaping the appearance of the residence.

The manor appeared in a BBC television series titled 'The Country House Revealed', which examined its architecture and historical importance.

The estate sits roughly three miles (five kilometers) north of Bradford on Avon in the rural Wiltshire countryside. The nearest settlements are within walking distance from the main house along quiet country lanes, and sturdy footwear can be helpful.

Local tradition names the estate as the first place in England where tobacco was smoked, involving Sir Walter Long and Sir Walter Raleigh. This story connects the house to the early years of tobacco use in the country, though the exact circumstances remain unclear.

Location: South Wraxall

Creator: Robert Long

GPS coordinates: 51.38780,-2.24111

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:25