Wilderhope Manor, Manor house and youth hostel in Rushbury, England.
The limestone manor with gritstone details stands on Wenlock Edge, featuring oak staircases, ornate plaster ceilings, and mullioned windows throughout its H-shaped structure.
Francis Smallman built the manor in 1585, and his initials remain visible on the ceilings until the property was sold to Thomas Lutwyche in 1734.
The National Trust maintains the surrounding grounds with medieval ridge and furrow ploughing marks visible in the fields below Wilderhope Coppice.
Following a £500,000 renovation in 2012, the youth hostel offers 72 beds, shared facilities, and a bridal suite with a four-poster bed.
During the English Civil War, Major Thomas Smallman escaped Cromwell's troops by leaping down Wenlock Edge on horseback, landing safely in an apple tree.
Location: Rushbury
Inception: 16 century
Made from material: rubble, stone slate
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/wilderhope-manor
GPS coordinates: 52.53140,-2.67278
Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:09
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