West Bower Manor House |
| Hob Uid: 190979 | |
Location :
Somerset
Sedgemoor
Durleigh
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| Grid Ref : ST2655036400 |
| Summary : Gatehouse originally part of a manor house, most of which has been demolished. The building was constructed during the 15th century, altered during the 17th century, rebuilt in the 19th century and restored in the late 20th century. It is Decorated-Perpendicular in style, rectangular on plan with a wing on the east side and a barn to the rear. Construction is of stone, freestone and render with pantile, slate and tile roofs and brick chimney stacks. |
More information : [ST 2660 3641] West Bower Farm on remains of Manor House [GT] (1)
West Bower farmhouse incorporates the remains of a 15th century manor-house and is claimed as the birthplace of Jane Seymour, 3rd wife of Henry VIII (2). Foundations in the garden and yard indicate a building of considerable extent. On the south side are two polygonal turrets with Decorated (4) or
Perpendicular (2) windows, flanking a single storey rubble entrance porch. The building has been damaged by susbsidence. Grade 2*.
There is a dovecote c. 1500 (2) or 16/17th cent. (3), of rubble and cob, partly restored in recent brick. Grade 2. (2-4)
The remains of the manor house described above are attached to the west side of West Bower Farm at ST 2655 3640. It is in poor repair and used as a farm store. The south facade is of considerable architectural interest (see GPs AO/64/83/3 & 5) but the interior has been greatly altered. There is no visible evidence to suggest that the house was once considerably bigger.
The dovecote is at ST 2658 3636. It is of cob on stone footings, but the outer skin of the wall on the west including the doorway, have been rebuilt in brick. (See GP AO/64/83/4). (5)
Listed as a Moated Site. (6)
Gatehouse: Formerly part of large manor; now demolished, subsequently a farmhouse, now a house. C15 with core fabric which could be earlier. Restored late C20. (7)
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