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Compton Wynyates
Hob Uid: 335244
Location : Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon Compton Wynyates
Grid Ref : SP3307041840
Summary : Fortified manor house, built circa 1500 but incorporating parts of an earlier house. Extended in the 18th century, restored and remodelled circa 1867 and further repaired in the 20th century. The brick-built house is set around a courtyard and retains many original features. Part of the moat also survives, though the majority was drained during the Civil War.
More information : (SP 330418) COMPTON HOUSE (GT) MOAT (GT). (1) Compton House was erected by Sir William Compton c.1520 allegedly on the site of an earlier Tudor building, but this is not evident in the fabrics or from documentary records. Leland states that he brought some of the material from Fulbrook Castle, 12 miles distant, but this was apparently hearsay and although some features of Compton House may be of re-used material nothing is definite. A moat originally enclosed the house but this was partly filled in the 19th c. The west arm was close to the house and was crossed by a bridge. In the 19th c. the house was neglected and practically deserted, but in 1867 it was reconditioned and resumed its role as the seat of the Marquesses of Northampton, the present owner being the seventh Marquess. (2) The house is in excellent condition and is opened to the public on certain weekdays. Published survey (25") of moat revised. See attached Brochure. (3) Compton House, classed Grade 1. (4) Additional bibliography. (5) Compton Wynyates. Fortified manor house, built circa 1500 but incorporating parts of an earlier house. Extended in the 18th century, restored and remodelled circa 1867 and further repaired in the 20th century. The brick-built house is set around a courtyard and retains many original features. Part of the moat also survives. Listed Grade I. (6)

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Source details : O.S. 6" 1923
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Source details : V.C.H. Warw. 5 1949 60-65 plan & illus (J.W. Bloe)
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Source details : F1 JB 20-SEP-68
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : DOE(HHR) Shipston-on-Stour Warw April 1960 8
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : Making of Warw. Country House. Warw. Loc. Hist. Soc. Occ. Paper 4 July 1982. 5, 9, 11, 25, 26, 28, 30, 46, 56, 69 (G. Tyack)
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : District of Stratford upon Avon, 30-JUN-1986
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Pre 1500
Monument End Date : 1499
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Monument Type : House, Moat
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : c1500
Monument End Date : 1510
Monument Start Date : 1490
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House, Courtyard House, Moat
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C18 additions
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Courtyard House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : c1867 remodelling
Monument End Date : 1877
Monument Start Date : 1857
Monument Type : Courtyard House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : C20 repairs
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : Courtyard House
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 : 305834
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External Cross Reference Source : ViewFinder
External Cross Reference Number : NMR 4230/04
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External Cross Reference Source : ViewFinder
External Cross Reference Number : NMR 4230/13
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SP 34 SW 8
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1968-09-20
End Date : 1968-09-20

Associated Activities :
Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Compton Wynyates