More information : TQ 06183065 Chapel [G.T.] Site of [T.I] Moat [G.T.]. (1)
Drungewick originally belonged to the cell of the Norman Abbey of Seez in Arundel, and in 1256 passed to John de Clymping, 14th bishop of Chichester, who built a house, and a chapel the site of which can still be traced on the lawn in front of the house. The moat is also traceable, and originally surrounded both chapel and house. A large portion of the present house is certainly several centuries old, but it is somewhat difficult to distinguish between what is original and what has been added. (2)
Drungewick Manor House is as described. Partly half timbered with modern brick nogging, modern additions, stone slate roofs. Very extensively restored. A large private county house in excellent condition. Not outstanding.
The homestead moat is, where extant, in good condition and is, as shown by the OS 25", partly waterfilled.
There are no surface indications of the chapel. The site is said to be under lawns.
The owners, Mr & Mrs Gilbert Miller, were absent at the time of visit.
Published survey (25" 1915) revised. (3)
Survey of 24.9.62 revised (minor changes have occurred since 1962).
(4)
Site of possible fortified house. The present, timber framed house is dated 1559 and was restored and extended in the 19th and 20th centuries. The house stands on a moated site, which was occupied after 1256 by a bishop's residence and chapel. Listed Grade II. (5) |