DiCamillo Companion
England

Avebury Manor

Avebury

Wiltshire

England

Circa Date: Early 16th century

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

The Entrance Facade

The Entrance Doorway

The Rear Facade

The Stables (today the Museum) and the Church

The Stables (today the Museum)

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier monastery on the site.

    House & Family History: Avebury was originally a monastery, with significant Queen Anne alterations. Renovations were made for Colonel Henner in the early 20th century.

  • Country Life: XLIX, 522, 552, 559 [Furniture], 1921.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "To The Manor Reborn" (2011 - TV BBC documentary 4-part series, presented by Penelope Keith and Paul Martin, on the 2011 house restoration).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Francis Knowles, 5th Bt., 19th-20th centuries. Jenners family, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: The Manor House is not open to the public.

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01672-739-250

    Fax: 01672-538-038

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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