DiCamillo Companion
England

Wolfeton House (Wolveton Hall)

Charminster, near Dorchester

Dorset

England

Historic County: Dorsetshire

Circa Date: Early 16th century w/late 16th century addition & 19th century alterations

Status: Partially Extant

Partially demolished in the 19th century.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Earlier Houses: There has been a house on the site of the current house since Saxon times.

    House & Family History: Improvements and additions were made to the House in 1580.

  • Chapel & Church: The Chapel contains the oldest bell in England.

  • Country Life: XI, 304, 1902. CXIV, 414, 484, 1953.

  • Title: Historic Houses (magazine)
    Author: NA
    Year Published: NA
    Reference: Spring 1999, pg. 53
    Publisher: London: Historic Houses Association
    ISBN: 0260-8707
    Book Type: Magazine

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "John Wycliffe: The Morning Star" (1984).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Thimbleby family

    Past Seat / Home of: Trenchard family. W.H.P. Weston, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01305-263-500

    Fax: 01305-265-090

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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