Ufton Court

Historic England describe Ufton architecturally as:<blockquote>Late C15, circa 1568, altered and partly refaced in late C17, further altered in C18, and whole restored in circa 1838 with some later alterations. Rendered timber frame with red brick refacing to rear, some brick additions, and old tile roof, in 2 ranges to left. Large irregular E-plan with central projecting gabled 2 storey porch and flanking projecting gabled wings. 2½ storeys. Entrance front: each floor jettied with moulded bressumers and brackets, and gabled eaves dormers with 3-light leaded casements, barge boards, and lead water spouts between with flanges inscribed 1664 FP.</blockquote>The great hall and the screens…

Around Maundy Thursday every year, the lord of the manor (currently Lord Benyon) distributes bread and sheets from a window in the Great Hall of Ufton Court to the villagers of Ufton Nervet and Padworth. Elizabeth Marvyn left the money for the Ufton Dole in her will of 1581, reportedly to thank the villagers for helping her return home after she became lost in the local woods. A curse is said to have been placed on any lord of the manor who breaks the tradition. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 one loaf was passed through the window in order to ensure the custom's continuity. This makes it the country's second longest continuously running dole after the Royal Maundy.