Historic houses · South East England
Kelmscott Manor
In or near Littleworth.
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century wing, and is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England. The house was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896.
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Official information
Kelmscott Manor is a historic building located in Oxfordshire, known for its architectural significance and as the former home of the writer and designer William Morris. The manor features various historical elements, including furniture and textiles designed by Morris and his associates.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century wing, and is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England. The house was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The house was built by local farmer Thomas Turner and remained in the family for many generations. After George Turner died in 1734, the house was let out. The house was originally called Lower House, but became Kelmscott Manor when James Turner (d.1870) purchased 53½ acres of manorial land together with the lordship in 1864. After James died the manor passed to his nephew, Charles Hobbs, who let out the property.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6880, -1.6382
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Kelmscott
- Postcode
- GL7 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Established
- 1570
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kelmscott Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelmscott Manor?
- Kelmscott Manor is in Oxfordshire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 3HJ), in the parish of Kelmscott.
- What is Kelmscott Manor?
- Kelmscott Manor is a limestone manor house in the Cotswolds village of Kelmscott, in West Oxfordshire, southern England, close to the River Thames. It dates from around 1570, with a late 17th-century
- How do I get to Kelmscott Manor?
- Drivers can use postcode GL7 3HJ.
- When was Kelmscott Manor built?
- Built or established in 1570.
- Who owns Kelmscott Manor?
- Kelmscott Manor is owned by Society of Antiquaries of London.
- Is Kelmscott Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Kelmscott Manor is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kelmscott Manor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 3HJ. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.