DiCamillo Companion
England

Pyrton Manor

Pyrton, near Thame

Oxfordshire

England

Circa Date: 1600-10 w/18th, 19th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Partially Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier moated Medieval manor house near the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Edmund Symeon

    House & Family History: The exterior of Pyrton Manor achieved fame when it appeared in the 1995 music video “Country House” by the alternative rock group Blur; the song was part of the band's fourth studio album, "The Great Escape."

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Wayne Burt

    Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Edmund Symeon, 17th century. Laura Bailey, early 21st 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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