Listed Building record MDO11121 - Parnham, Beaminster

A medieval house extant in 1400. Some building was done in the late 15th century but the majority of the house was rebuilt during the mid 16th century. Additions and alterations were carried out during the 17th century, mid 18th century and in 1810. The 1810 refashioning and extending of the building was carried out by Nash. The building is of ashlar lias stone with stone slate and lead roofs. The house has an irregular E-shaped plan.

Parnham is a three-storeyed house of local rubble faced with ashlar, and although much restored is a building of considerable interest. A house is said to have been built here about 1400 by John Gerard and some building was done by William Strode at the end of the 15th century, but the house was largely or entirely rebuilt by Robert Strode in the mid 16th century. To this date belong the hall with its porches and the original kitchen wing to the north. The present kitchen wing was built as a separate structure in the 17th century. Further alterations were made by George Strode (d.1753), and in 1810 the dining-room was added from the designs of Nash who probably remodelled the south front. The west front is also attributed to him. <1-2> Parnham (name confirmed) is a large and well-preserved stone mansion. Dating and details as given by Authority 2. See photo. <3> Parnham House. <5>

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