Listed Building record MDO9243 - Waterston Manor, Puddletown

An early 17th century country house of two storeys, rebuilt in 1864 following a fire. Little of the original plan or building survives. The house was also remodelled after 1911.

Waterston House, a two-storeyed building with attics composed of ashlar, coursed rubble, diapered brickwork and rough-cast rendering was probably built in the second quarter of the 17th century. In 1863 the house was severely damaged by fire and rebuilt; only the south front and part of the east front of the 17th century structure survived and there is little evidence of the original plan. Further alterations were made in the present century and the gardens were re-designed. A gabled bay in the east front has an elaborate classical stone frontpiece with figure sculptures, dated 1586; it has been reset in this position and in character is dissociated from any other feature of the present house. <2> Waterston Manor, a 17th century manor house reconstructed in 1864 (after the fire of 1863) and remodelled after 1911. <3> SY 73539519. Waterston Manor (name confirmed) remains as described above, in good preservation, (see ground photographs). <4>

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Sep 14 2023 2:52PM