Bere Barton Manor |
| Hob Uid: 437847 | |
Location :
Devon
West Devon
Bere Ferrers
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| Grid Ref : SX4588063400 |
| Summary : A manor house, associated with a licence to crenellate in granted in 1337. The licence was specifically granted to Matilda, the widow of William de Ferrers. This was one of only a handful of licences to crenellate granted to women. The oldest part of the present house may date back to the 14th century. The house was extended, probably in the 16th century, and the main front section was added in the mid to early 18th century. A large dairy wing was added to the right in the early 19th century. Built of limestone, granite and slate rubble with hipped slate roofs. |
More information : (SX 45936339) Bere Barton On Site of (NAT) Barton
(NR) (1)
The remains of a small keep-like tower can be seen in the present Bere Barton. The former house was licensed to be crenellated or otherwise fortified in 1337. (2)
A much altered Medieval house of irregular plan and elevation, with an 18th century front. (3)
Bere Barton. Manor house of the Ferrers family, dates from C14th. Licensed to crenellate 1337-Sir William de Ferrers. Battlemented wall enclosing courtyard. Rebuilt during prosperity of C14th based on royal silver mines. The front is C18th with projecting wings. Represents unusual domestic survival. Grade II*. (4,5)
Listed by Cathcart King. (6)
The licence to crenellate of 1337 was actually granted to Matilda; widow of William de Ferrers (or "de Feriers" as it is styled in the document) for " her dwelling-place of Byr"; a futher licence was granted in 1340 to their son, John. (7-8) |