Manor houses · South East England
Walpen Manor
In or near Godshill.
Walpen 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
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Walpen 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 1209209). 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 CHALE SZ47NE MILITARY ROAD 1353-0/5/79 Walpen Manor 18/01/67 (Formerly Listed as: MILITARY ROAD Walpan) II House. c.1610 extended in C20. Built of Isle of Wight stone rubble with thatched roof and central brick chimneystack. T-shaped plan, 2 storeys and attics in gable end. 3 windows with 1 small extra mullioned window on 1st floor. Casements with stone mullions and dripstones. Ground floor windows altered. 2 storey central porch, gabled with kneelers and slate roof. Obtusely pointed arch with drip moulding above. Rear elevation has quarter circle stone projection, once a stair turret. C20 2 storey stone rubble addition with tiled roof and 3 modern casements. Good interior including 2 early C17 stone 4 centred arched fireplaces on ground floor, 2 6 panelled plank and muntin doors, a wide chamfered beam with heart-shaped stops and oak wall cupboard. 1st floor has a ducats room above the porch, left side bedroom with 4 centred arched stone fireplace and lambs tongue stops to spine beam. Main bedroom has spine beam with heart stops and floor joists and 2 6 panelled doors. One of the original Domesday Manors, at one time owned by Quarr Abbey. (C W R Winter: "The Manor Houses of the Isle of Wight": 196; V.C.H.: 236). Listing NGR: SZ4751778175 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 392679 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walpen Manor is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. This manor exemplifies the architectural heritage of the region, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6014, -1.3299
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chale
- Postcode
- PO38 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26504277 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walpen Manor?
- Walpen Manor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2JE), in the parish of Chale.
- What is Walpen Manor?
- Walpen Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walpen Manor?
- Drivers can use postcode PO38 2JE.
- Is Walpen Manor a listed building?
- Walpen Manor is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walpen Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Walpen Manor is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Walpen Manor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2JE. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.