House & Family History: The House at Poxwell is no longer the derelict one Hardy knew; it has been fully restored. Poxwell inspired Thomas Hardy to use it as Oxwell, the home of the Derrimans, in "The Trumpet Major."

Comments: Poxwell inspired Thomas Hardy to use it as 'Oxwell,' the home of the Derrimans, in "The Trumpet Major."

Garden & Outbuildings: The Gatehouse and enclosing wall are circa 1634.

Country Life: XXXV, 558, 1914.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Ownership Type: Unknown

Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown

House Open to Public: Unknown

Historic Houses Member: No