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The Great Britain Guide

Manor houses · South East England

Unstead Manor

In or near Farncombe.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Unstead Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Farncombe · 1.8 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Unstead Manor, the nearest railway station is Farncombe, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GU5 0BT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Unstead Manor is a Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1294317). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details In the entry for: SHALFORD SU 94 NE TRUNLEY HEATH ROAD 3/182 Unstead Manor Cottages (Formerly listed as Unstead Manor House) 14.6.67 GV II The entry shall be amended to read: SHALFORD SU 94 NE TRUNLEY HEATH ROAD 3/182 Unstead Manor (formerly Listed as Unstead Manor Cottages) 14.6.67 GV II* Manor house. C14 hall. house with C16 cross wing to left, refronted in C19 Timber framed with whitewashed rendered infill to gable end of cross wing to left and brick infill, red, blue and brown to remainder under plain tiled roofs to front, Horsham stone slab roof to read of cross wing. T-shaped plan with cross wing to left. 2 storeys & attic in gable with double jetty to cross wing and leaded attic windows 2 large C16 external stacks to left at side of cross wing crow stepped, one with corbelled and ribbed shaft, the other with plain and corbelled shaft. Large square stacks to ridge of rear and centre. Cross wing: projecting 5-light mullioned and transomed first floor window on braces and projecting 5-light ground floor casement on braces. Close-studding to ground floor. Blocked in original opening to ground floor. Hall has 2 3-light diamond-pane mullioned 1st floor casements to right, 2 to ground floor. Heavy oak plank door in roll-moulded surround and thick durns with gabled brick and weatherboarded porch on sandstone plinth. Single storey extension to right end. Right hand return front has tile hung gable end to left with projecting timber framed range set back to right. Two 1st floor casements and C20 doors. Rear of cross wing of stone rubble. Interior has 2 bay open-hall with open bay open to the roof with octagonal crown post with 4 head braces. Curved & chamfered spine beam and chamfered arched braces. Moulded dais beam to rear of hall. 2 moulded spine beams and chamf

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wey Valley Meadows SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Unstead Manor is a Grade II* listed building located in South-East England. This manor is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.

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Coordinates
51.1996, -0.5786
County
Surrey
District
Guildford
Parish
Shalford
Postcode
GU5 0BT
Parliamentary constituency
Godalming and Ash
Nearest railway station
Farncombe1.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Unstead Manor?
Unstead Manor is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 0BT), in the parish of Shalford.
What is Unstead Manor?
Unstead Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Unstead Manor?
The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 0BT.
Is Unstead Manor a listed building?
Unstead Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Unstead Manor a protected site?
Yes — Unstead Manor is part of the Wey Valley Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Unstead Manor?
The nearest railway station is Farncombe, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 0BT.