Knightstone

Knightstone is a medieval and Tudor manor house featuring traditional English architecture, situated approximately one mile southeast of St Mary's Church. The estate encompasses formal gardens, extensive grounds, and various structures including workshops, offices, and storage facilities used for property operations.

The estate traces its origins to 1370 when Richard de Knightstone transferred it to Thomas Bittlesgate, beginning a significant period of development. This transition marked an important turning point in the property's story.

The property carries connections to Elizabeth Woodville's lineage through her grandfather Richard Woodville's marriage to Joan Bittlesgate, the manor's heiress. Such family ties remain part of the place's local story and character.

The North Wing contains modern facilities including a cinema room, while the main house displays architectural features spanning several periods. Visitors should be aware that access conditions may vary depending on the season and weather.

A Tudor-era fireplace in one of the bedrooms survives as an original architectural element, displaying craftsmanship from that time. Such preserved details offer a rare glimpse into how people lived and built during that period.

Location: Ottery St Mary

GPS coordinates: 50.74010,-3.26662

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20