Ashby Folville Manor

Ashby Folville Manor is a Neo-Tudor manor house featuring architectural elements from the late Victorian period that was substantially renovated between 1891 and 1893 following a major fire. The building stands in Gaddesby with its boundary wall visible from Folville Street near St Mary's Church.

The estate belonged to the Folville family from 1137 under the Honour of Huntingdon. Following a devastating fire in the late 1800s, it was rebuilt in Victorian style and has remained a local landmark since then.

The manor served as a resettlement camp for displaced Polish people from 1948 to 1965 on the grounds of a former American military base. This period shaped the estate's recent past and shows how it provided refuge for families rebuilding their lives after World War II.

The manor is located in Gaddesby and accessible from Folville Street, where its boundary wall is visible and proximity to St Mary's Church helps with orientation. The location is walkable and offers views of the local built heritage.

Architect John Ely from Manchester oversaw the reconstruction of the manor following the fire and incorporated detailed Victorian design elements throughout. His work shaped the building's character and reflects the craftsmanship standards of the late 1800s.

Location: Gaddesby

GPS coordinates: 52.70012,-0.95398

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25