DiCamillo Companion
England

Puncknowle Manor House (Manor House, Puncknoll)

Puncknowle, near Bridport

Dorset

England

Historic County: Dorsetshire

Circa Date: 1600 w/19th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • House & Family History: Henry Shrapnel, inventor of the shrapnel shell, lived at Puncknowle in the early 19th century.

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Napier family, 17th century. Lieutenant General Henry Shrapnel, early 19th century.

    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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