DiCamillo Companion
England

Wherwell Priory (The Priory)

Wherwell, near Andover

Hampshire

England

Circa Date: Early 18th century, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Earlier Houses: The house sits on the site of Wherwell Abbey, a 10th century Benedictine nunnery founded by Queen Elfrida.

    Collections: The contents were auctioned by Sotheby's on May 2, 1990.

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Miss Marple: The Body in the Library" (1984 - TV series, as Gossington Hall).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Edmund Boulter, until 1709. Joshua Iremonger, 18th century; Iremonger family here from the 1740s until 1914.

    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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