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Manor houses · South West England

Fonthill House

In or near Fonthill Gifford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Fonthill House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.

Tavola Fountain by William Pye - at Fonthill House - geograph.org.uk - 7208539

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tisbury · 2.8 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Fonthill House is a manor located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Fonthill House is a manor located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0863, -2.0774
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Chilmark
Postcode
SP3 5SA
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury — 2.8 km

Sources

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Mountains & hills · South West England

Ridge Hill

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Fonthill Gifford

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Towns & cities · South West England

Tisbury

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Free🐕👶↗ tisbury-pc.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fonthill House?
Fonthill House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5SA), in the parish of Chilmark.
What is Fonthill House?
Fonthill House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fonthill House?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Fonthill Gifford. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5SA.
Is Fonthill House a protected site?
Yes — Fonthill House is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Fonthill House?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5SA.