Whitestaunton Manor, Manor house in Whitestaunton, England.
Description
Whitestaunton Manor is a country manor house in Somerset featuring an east-west main range with extending wings and medieval timber framing throughout. The walls incorporate stone materials from an ancient Roman villa situated on the property.
History
The building dates from the late 1400s, with the first written record appearing in 1479. Analysis of roof timbers confirms construction occurred during that period.
Culture
The medieval hammerbeam roof displays exceptional English carpentry and remains visible inside the building today. The careful woodwork still shows the skill of craftspeople from that era.
Practical
The manor contains seven bedrooms and multiple reception rooms in the main building, with additional accommodation available in a separate lodge nearby. The grounds include extensive outdoor space with stables and garaging facilities.
Did you know?
The walls contain masonry from the third century, showing how the building incorporates stone from an earlier Roman settlement on the land. Excavations on the grounds have uncovered remains of an ancient Roman bath house.
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