DiCamillo Companion
England

Southill House (Southhill) (South Hill)

West Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet

Somerset

England

Historic County: Somersetshire

Circa Date: Early 18th century, incorporating earlier elements, w/late 18th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

A 1791 engraving of the house from "History of Somerset"

  • Earlier Houses: The current house was built on the site of earlier buildings, including an ancient Roman bath.

    House & Family History: During World War II the house was used as a base for patrols for Churchill's top-secret Auxiliary Units.

  • Architect: John Wood the Younger

    Date: Late 18th century
    Designed: New Façade
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Stephen Ellis

    Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Strode, 18th century. Colonel Huntley Spencer, 20th century. Cotterell family, 21st century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Awards: Regional Winner of Country Life's England's Favourite House, South West, 2011.

    Historic Houses Member: No

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