Historic houses · South West England
Hamswell House
In or near Marshfield.
Hamswell House — house in Cold Ashton, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldland Common · 5.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hamswell House is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oldland Common, about 5.5 km away. Postcode area BA1.
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Official information
Sixteenth-century house remodelled over the centuries, including additions in the 1930s by Harold Brakspear.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamswell House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Cold Ashton, South-East England, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The building is noted for its architectural significance and historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4418, -2.3871
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Cold Ashton
- Postcode
- BA1 9DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Oldland Common — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.hamswellhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17556851 (CC0)
- commons: Farmland near Goudie's Farm (geograph 6342953).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamswell House?
- Hamswell House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 9DG), in the parish of Cold Ashton.
- What is Hamswell House?
- Hamswell House — house in Cold Ashton, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hamswell House?
- The nearest railway station is Oldland Common, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 9DG.
- Is Hamswell House a listed building?
- Hamswell House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Hamswell House a protected site?
- Yes — Hamswell House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hamswell House?
- The nearest railway station is Oldland Common, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 9DG.