More information : (SP 26143029) Manor House (NAT). (1)
Little Compton Manor is an irregular large house, in dressed
stone, of the 16th century and 1629 and added to in 1927.
"The main plan is half H-shaped, the middle block which
contains the hall, etc., being deeply recessed on the S. front
between the wings: this plan dates from 1620 in its form. Projecting
northward behind the E range is an earlier wing dating from the
early 16th century, and N of the hall is a parallel wing containing
the entrance hall and main staircase added in 1927 when the house
was restored". (2-3)
Little Compton Manor, grade II. 16th century and 1620 and added to in 1927. An irregular large house in dressed stone. The house was the home of Archbishop Juxon who was exiled during the Commonwealth but recalled to Lambeth by Charles II. (For full description see list.) (4)
Additional bibliography. (5)
Little Compton Manor House and attached wall (formerly listed as
Little Compton Manor (Bishop Juxon's House) with pigeoncote), grade
II*, Little Compton. Manor house. Early 16th century origins, with
remodelling of 1620; late 17th, 18th and 20th century alterations and
additions. Possible 20th century restoration of original
fenestration. Once the home of William Juxon, Archbishop of
Canterbury. (For full description see list.) (6,7)
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