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Stately homes · East Midlands

Ellys Manor House

In or near Little Ponton.

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Ellys Manor House — manor house in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

Ellys Manor House, stately homes in Lincolnshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Grantham · 4.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ellys Manor House, the nearest railway station is Grantham, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG33 5DR. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Ellys Manor House is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "manor house in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8634°, -0.6280°.

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Heritage listing

Ellys Manor House (pronounced "Ellis"), or the Old Rectory is a late-fifteenth to early sixteenth-century manor house in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, England. It was built by Anthony Ellys (or Ellis), a wool merchant, and member of the Staple of Calais, who also built the tower of the village church. The house was restored as a Rectory (it had previously been divided up as two cottages), by the Grantham architect Wilfred Bond.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Ellys Manor House is a historic Tudor wool merchant's house featuring exquisite early 16th century wall paintings. It serves as a platform for heritage conservation and education, highlighting the importance of preserving historical architecture.

From the Wikipedia article

Ellys Manor House (pronounced "Ellis"), or the Old Rectory is a late-fifteenth to early sixteenth-century manor house in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, England. It was built by Anthony Ellys (or Ellis), a wool merchant, and member of the Staple of Calais, who also built the tower of the village church. The house was restored as a Rectory (it had previously been divided up as two cottages), by the Grantham architect Wilfred Bond. The house is now privately owned, but the house and garden are open to the public at certain times; it is a member of the Historic Houses Association.

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Coordinates
52.8634, -0.6280
County
Lincolnshire
Parish
Great Ponton
Postcode
NG33 5DR
Parliamentary constituency
Rutland and Stamford
Phone
01476 530 023
Nearest railway station
Grantham4.9 km
Opening
Open from Easter until 31st October daily from 10am to 5pm, Closed on Tuesdays.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ellys Manor House?
Ellys Manor House is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG33 5DR), in the parish of Great Ponton.
What is Ellys Manor House?
Ellys Manor House — manor house in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Ellys Manor House?
The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG33 5DR.
Is Ellys Manor House a listed building?
Ellys Manor House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Ellys Manor House?
The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG33 5DR.