Manor houses · South West England
Dunkirk Manor
In or near Cainscross.
Dunkirk Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 4.5 km
- Paid entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunkirk Manor, the nearest railway station is Stroud, which is 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL5 5AU. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Dunkirk Manor is a Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1109670). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details WATLEDGE ROAD 1. 5227 (north-east side) Theescombe Dunkirk Manor (formerly listed under Amberley) SO 8400 5/3 30.5.51. II* GV 2. Remodelled circa 1800 for John Cooper (a miller) incorporating older buildings. Ashlar and rendering. Three storeys. Seven windows, glazing bar sashes with architraves. Continuous first floor cill; moulded string course at second floor level; moulded cornice and blocking course. Bracketted pediment of 3 central windows with large carved rosette. Left hand return of 3 windows with a 2-storey angled bay to right (emphasising that the present house is a reworking of the previous 2-storey house). Plain Tuscan portico with walled-up sides. Courtyard to rear has circa 1700 features (eg plinth, mullion window with drip) and a 2 arch loggia of 1877 supporting a bathroom. Linked by auxilliary building to pavilion on north side. Interior: late C18-style fireplaces with rosettes and paterae, on ground floor. Listing NGR: SO8463700635 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 435827 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Dunkirk Mill Museum is located on a historic mill site and features a large working waterwheel that powers textile machinery. Visitors can explore exhibitions showcasing the development of the mill and see demonstrations of the machinery used in cloth production.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minchinhampton Common SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dunkirk Manor is a Grade II* listed building located in the West Midlands. This manor is distinguished by its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7042, -2.2237
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Minchinhampton
- Postcode
- GL5 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.5 km
- Opening
- April to September; visits at 2 pm and 3 pm
- Official site
- www.stroudtextiletrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538018 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunkirk Manor?
- Dunkirk Manor is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 5AU), in the parish of Minchinhampton.
- What is Dunkirk Manor?
- Dunkirk Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunkirk Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 5AU.
- Is Dunkirk Manor a listed building?
- Dunkirk Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Dunkirk Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Dunkirk Manor is part of the Minchinhampton Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dunkirk Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 5AU.