More information : (TL 12253292) Pirton Grange (NR) (1)
A moated timber-framed farm-house of early 17th century date, but restored and modernised. A wing on the S could belong to an earlier house in existence when Matthew Hanscombe bought and possibly rebuilt the Grange in 1582. The moat, in good condition, varies from 26 ft-35 ft wide and at one point its depth is 13 ft. (2-3)
Pirton Grange (name verified) is a 17th c timber-framed house with contemporary outbuildings and gate house. No trace of an earlier house is visible, and the present house is essentially of one period, though the exterior has been spoilt by modern restoration. It is surrounded by a rectangular waterfilled moat, measuring overall about 70.0m E-W by 50.0m N-S with arms 12.0m average width. It is fed by a stream in the SW corner and drains into a setting pond to the NW. The original gatehouse and bridge cross the centre of the eastern arm. Two probable fish ponds, now dry, lie to the S of the moat.
See ground phogographs. Published survey (25") revised. (5)
Early 17th century moated house incorporating 15th and 16th century fabric in the south wing. Probably H-plan originally but much altered and restored. The house is two storeyed and timber framed with tiled roofs. Most of the service courtyard to the west was demolished in the 19th century, leaving only a bakehouse and adjoining dairy. The medieval moat is waterfilled and encloses a rectangular island, accessed via a bridge and gatehouse on the east side. Excavation uncovered the supports for a drawbridge. Listed Grade II* and II. (6-7)
Pirton Grange moated site. Scheduled. (8) |