Earlier Houses: There were a number of earlier buildings on, or near, the site of the current house, including monastic buildings of Evesham Abbey.

Built / Designed For: Edward Rudge

House & Family History: During World War I the house served as a Red Cross hospital.

Garden & Outbuildings: On August 4, 1265 the Battle of Evesham took place on the grounds of what is today the Abbey Manor Estate. In the 1840s the owner of the estate, Edward Rudge, erected a tower (Leicester Tower) and obelisk (both Grade II-listed) to commemorate the role of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester ("founder of the British House on Commons"), in the battle.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Edward Rudge, 1817-46; Edward John Rudge, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No