Charborough House

Charborough House is a manor in Morden, England, set on around 3,500 acres of land in Dorset. The main entrance shows six columns with Ionic pilasters and stucco-faced brick walls, while the grounds hold woodland, farmland, and several historic outbuildings.

The original structure from the early 17th century was destroyed during the English Civil War. Rebuilding took place using stone from the ruins of Corfe Castle, which had been blown up by Parliamentary forces in 1646.

The name comes from 'Cerne Borough', an old manor recorded in the Domesday Book. The main front shows stucco over brick with Ionic pilasters, a typical Georgian design for country estates of that era.

The estate sits away from main roads in rural Dorset and opens to visitors only at certain times. Paths through the parkland cover several kilometers, passing meadows, woodland, and working farmland.

A brick wall built between 1841 and 1842 circles the entire property for over two miles. More than two million handmade bricks were used in its construction, making it one of the longest such walls in southern England.

Location: Morden

Part of: Charborough Park

GPS coordinates: 50.78060,-2.10743

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:22