DiCamillo Companion
England

Yarnton Manor

Yarnton, near Oxford

Oxfordshire

England

Circa Date: 1611 w/1897 alterations

Status: Partially Extant

North and south wings demolished after the Civil War

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There has been a house on, or near, the site of the current house since the 11th or 12th century.

    Built / Designed For: Sir Thomas Spencer

    House & Family History: Yarnton was used as military hospital during the Civil War. After the war ended the north and south wings were demolished and the house was used as a farmhouse for 245 years, until its purchase and restoration in 1895 by H.R. Franklin. For much of the 20th century Yarnton Manor served as accommodation for students of Oxford Royale Academy. In June of 2021 the school listed the house, together with 30 acres, for sale for £9 million.

  • Architect: Thomas Garner

    Date: 1897
    Designed: Remodeled interiors for H.R. Franklin

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  • Country Life: XVIII, 90, 1905. CX, 2096, 2162, 1951.

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Thomas Spencer, 17th century. H.R. Franklin, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Unknown

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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