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Stately homes · South West England

Folke Manor

In or near Holwell.

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Folke Manor — manor house in Folke, Dorset, England, UK.

Folke Manor, stately homes in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Sherborne · 3.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Folke Manor is located in Dorset, with the postcode DT9 5HP. The nearest railway station is Sherborne, which is 3.4 km away. Entry is limited in terms of wheelchair accessibility.

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About

Folke Manor is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area DT9.

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Heritage listing

Details ST 61 SE FOLKE FOLKE VILLAGE 2/89 11-7-51 Folke Manor GV II* Country house, late C15 or early C16 east wing, remainder of the house largely C17 with some later alterations. Coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Gable ended slate roofs with stone copings and brick stacks in various locations. L-plan. Mainly 2 storeys with irregular fenestration. Windows are mainly C17 mullioned and mullioned and transomed, some having returned labels. There is a reset C15 window of 2 pointed lights over tne door. The doorway has a 4-centred head. 2 storied, gabled porch in the intersection of the 2 arms of the L. It has a round-headed arch with a moulded keystone. Internal features (RCHM): a number of C17 4-centred moulded fireplaces; C17 doors; C17 panelling; C17 staircase with turned balusters, moulded handrails and square newels carried up as round posts; moulded ceiling beams; C15/C16 roof trusses with braced collars and curved wind braces to the purlins. RCHM, Dorset, vol I, pp 111-2, no 2. Listing NGR: ST6592013279 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 104812 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Folke Manor is a Grade II* listed stately home located in the parish of Folke, South-East England, postcode DT9. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Dorset, highlighting its architectural significance and the surrounding landscape's natural beauty.

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Coordinates
50.9180, -2.4862
District
Dorset
Parish
Folke
Postcode
DT9 5HP
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Sherborne3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Folke Manor?
Folke Manor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 5HP), in the parish of Folke.
What is Folke Manor?
Folke Manor — manor house in Folke, Dorset, England, UK.
How do I get to Folke Manor?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 5HP.
Is Folke Manor a listed building?
Folke Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Folke Manor a protected site?
Yes — Folke Manor is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Folke Manor?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 5HP.