The Abbey, Ditcheat, Medieval country house in Ditcheat, England.
The Abbey features stone construction with freestone dressings, four prominent gables on its frontage, and multiple ashlar chimney stacks rising from stone-tiled roofs.
Construction of The Abbey began in 1473 under John Gunthorpe, Dean of Wells, with subsequent alterations in 1667 by Christopher Coward and Victorian modifications between 1864-1868.
The building demonstrates the architectural evolution from religious rectory to residential dwelling, incorporating both medieval and Victorian Gothic design elements throughout its structure.
The Abbey stands as a two-storey Grade II* listed building with an L-shaped floor plan, featuring preserved 15th and 17th-century interior elements including coffered ceilings.
The property includes an 18th-century square granary with a timber frame construction, brick infill, and a distinctive pyramid roof capped with stone tiles.
Location: Ditcheat
GPS coordinates: 51.12330,-2.53917
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:06
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