Sherwood Manor, historic house in Maryland, United States
Sherwood Manor is a brick house built between 1776 and 1783 on a small property near Hemmersley Creek in Maryland, overlooking water on three sides with views toward the Miles River. The five-bay, two-story structure features distinctive brickwork in alternating patterns, original walnut window frames with 12 panes on the first floor and 8 on the second, and a roof with two chimneys and small attic windows.
Built between 1776 and 1783, the house represents a typical example of late 18th-century construction on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The property passed through at least nineteen different owners over time, including Matthew Tilghman, a prominent figure in Maryland's history.
The house sits between St. Michaels and Claiborne along Hemmersley's Creek and is accessible by road in this rural area. Since it is a historic property on the National Register, check ahead for current access guidelines and visiting conditions before planning your trip.
The house displays an unusual asymmetrical front design with unevenly spaced windows, a feature that mirrors a similar house called Rich Hill in Kent County. This unconventional layout was rare for the period and suggests a deliberate architectural choice by its builders.
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