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Chamberhouse Farmhouse
Hob Uid: 237086
Location : West Berkshire Thatcham
Grid Ref : SU5200065650
Summary : Farmhouse on the site of a medieval manor house and chapel. A licence to crenellate the house and empark 300 acres (SU 56 NW 37) was granted in 1446 and a chapel is recorded on the site in 1530 and again in the late 17th century. The present house dates from the late 18th century and is two storeyed and brick-built with a late 19th century extension to the rear.
More information : [SU 52006565] Chamberhouse Farm on site of [T.I.] Manor House [G.T.] (1) The manor of Chamberhouse is first mentioned in 1445, and a licence to crenellate and embattle the house was granted in 1446. In 1530 there is a reference to the chantry chapel at Chamberhouse. (2) The house was in existence in Ashmole's time (late C17th) and he gives the measurements of a chapel there. (3) The present farmhouse is comparatively modern and there are no visible early remains. (4) Chamberhouse Farmhouse. Late C18. Grade II. (5)

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Source details : O.S. 6" 1932
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Source details : V.C.H. Berks Vol.3, 1923 pp.316-7
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Source details : Hist. of Berks. Edn. 1736 pp. 139 & 141 (Ashmore)
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Source details : F1 NVQ 05-APR-63
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Source details : F2 NVQ 22-MAY-63
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Dist of Newbury 1983
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Licenced 1446
Monument End Date : 1446
Monument Start Date : 1446
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House, Manor House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1530
Monument End Date : 1530
Monument Start Date : 1530
Monument Type : Chantry Chapel
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1767
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extended late C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1867
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 39650
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 56 NW 22
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-04-05
End Date : 1963-04-05

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-05-22
End Date : 1963-05-22

Historic England Research Records

Chamberhouse Farmhouse