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Great Chalfield Manor
Hob Uid: 208088
Location : Wiltshire Atworth
Grid Ref : ST8600863202
Summary : Moated manor house constructed circa 1480, on the site of a fortified manor house. Altered circa 1550 and again in 1840 when it was converted into a farmhouse. Restoration work was carried out between 1905-12. There are two water filled moats present to the north and south of the manor, with no indication that these were ever joined.
More information : (ST 86026318) Manor House (GT) Moat (GT) (1) The manor house of Great Chalfield was built c.1480 on the site of a ruined fortified house. The base of the east and north curtain walls and the lower parts of the north-east and western towers are all that survive of the earlier house. There were considerable alterations c.1550. By 1840 a quadrangle of domestic offices had been demolished others parts were in ruins and the house had been adapated as a farmhouse. The structure was restored, including some rebuilding, between 1905-12. There is a moat with bridge and gateway. The house is now the property of the National Trust. (2) This is an outstanding building. See GPs. There are water filled moats to the N and S of the manor house but there are no indications that they were ever joined. Published survey (1/2500) revised. (3) I Manor House and outbuildings One of the most interesting C15 mansions in the country, the north front being nearly perfect with its Hall windows and rich oriels. Originally built in 1490 by Thomas Tropenell, it was restored in 1905 and 1912. The house is the property of the National Trust. "Country Life" articles XXXVI, 230, 294; XCIV 376. (4) Manor house constructed between 1465-1480 for Thomas Tropnell, restored in 1905-12 by Sir Harold Brakspear for Robert Fuller. Grade I. (5-7) The medieval moat was visible as earthworks on air photographs and lidar, at ST 6603 6317. The moat is visible in two sections located to the north and south of the house. The northernmost section appears to be connected to a post medieval mill race (UID 1580749) and may have been re-used as a mill pond. The moat is extant on the latest 2009 photography. (8)

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Source details : Bradford and Melksham Rural District, Wilts, Oct 1951.
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Source details : West Wiltshire District, Wilts. 29 Jan 1988
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Source details : National Trust Pamphlet, undated: Great Chalfield Manor
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Source details : Wiltshire
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Source details : Next Perspectives PGA Imagery ST8663 23-MAY-2009
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Before c1480
Monument End Date : 1470
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Monument Type : Fortified Manor House
Evidence : Demolished Building

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Constructed c1480
Monument End Date : 1490
Monument Start Date : 1470
Monument Type : Manor House, Hall House, Moat
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered c1550
Monument End Date : 1560
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Manor House, Stable, Service Wing
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Converted in 1840
Monument End Date : 1840
Monument Start Date : 1840
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored between 1905-1912
Monument End Date : 1912
Monument Start Date : 1905
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 433405
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Wiltshire)
External Cross Reference Number : ST86SE401
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 86 SE 10
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-10-19
End Date : 1967-10-19

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Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2009-01-01
End Date : 2009-12-31

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Activity type : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION
Start Date : 2013-01-01
End Date : 2015-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD SURVEY
Start Date : 2014-01-01
End Date : 2014-12-31