Monument record MDO1217 - Manor House, Godmanstone
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(SY 66599734) Manor House (NR) (Site of) (1)
The earliest reference occurs in King John's time when Richard de Godmanstone possessed the manor. This family held it practically without break until perhaps early in Edward IV's reign, when it seems to have been forfeited to the crown, and then granted to John Mohun. The manor passed to the Trenchard's, and by attainder of John Trenchard for treason, it reverted to the Crown in 2 Richard III. Soon after, Godmanston was granted to the Brownes with whom it remained until 1770.
The manor-house of the Brownes probably stood near the church. Nothing now remains except surface undulations indicative of buildings or gardens. (2)
No trace of the manor house may now be seen. The site referred to, falls in a farm enclosure. Manor Farm at SY 66669730, and Manor House at SY 66689735, are both modern. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 41-2.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1903.
- <3> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 03-FEB-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452880.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6660 9734 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Godmanstone; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 050 012
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452880
Record last edited
Apr 22 2022 10:25AM