Scolton Manor, Manor house in Spittal, United Kingdom
Scolton Manor is a manor house in Spittal featuring neo-classical design with rendered stucco walls, slated roofs, and two stories beneath a modest overhang. The property sits within a country park that includes a walled Victorian garden, stable buildings, and exhibition spaces.
The manor was built in 1842 by architects William and James Owen for the Higgon family, replacing an earlier residence that burned down in the mid-1700s. The new structure marked the family's recovery and establishment of their presence in the area.
The manor operates as Pembrokeshire County Museum, displaying furnishings and exhibits that show how both the family and their household staff lived during the Victorian era. The rooms reveal daily routines and social divisions of the period.
The grounds are straightforward to navigate with clear paths connecting the manor, park, walled garden, and stable buildings. Multiple entry points to the exhibition halls allow visitors to plan their route based on their interests and available time.
The property's pineapple house achieved something notable in 2018 by growing the first pineapple harvested in Wales in over a century. This achievement demonstrates how Victorian horticultural techniques remain viable with proper conditions and dedication.
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