Bridehead

Littlebredy, near Dorchester

Dorset

England

Historic County: Dorsetshire

Circa Date: 1831-33, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Partially Extant

Northwest wing demolished 20th century.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house. In the Medieval period the estate was owned by the Abbey of Cerne.

House & Family History: In 2024 the house, together with 2,047 acres (which includes the village of Littlebredy), was listed for sale for £30 million.
Architect: Benjamin Ferrey

Date of Birth: Apr 1, 1810
Date of Death: Aug 22, 1880
Nationality: British
Notes: London architect. Pupil of Augustus Charles Pugin and William Wilkins. Father of Edmund Benjamin Ferrey.

Date: 1850s
Designed: Additions to House

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Architect: Peter Frederick Robinson

Date of Birth: 1776
Date of Death: 1858
Nationality: British
Notes: Robinson was a student of Henry Holland.

Date: 1831-33
Designed: Rebuilt House in Tudor style for Robert Williams

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House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II
"Broadchurch" (2013 - TV series).
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Robert Williams, 19th century; Sir Robert Williams, 1st Bt., until 1943; Sir Philip Francis Cunningham Williams, 2nd Bt., 1943-58; Sir David Philip Williams, 3rd Bt., 1958-70; Sir Robert Philip Nathaniel Williams, 4th Bt., 1970-2024.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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