Great Budbridge Manor

ARRETON

SZ58SW MERSTONE 1353-0/4/51 Great Budbridge Manor 21/07/51

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House. Probably built in 1633 by Sir Robert Dillington with porch added in 1688 and some late C19 refenestration. 2 early C19 extensions and late C19 wing. Built of Isle of Wight ashlar with tiled roof and brick chimneystacks. Originally T shaped, but early C19 extensions added and late C19 parallel wing. Main front of 2 storeys and attics. 4 windows. 2 brick chimneystacks. Off central 2 storey and attic stone porch with gable end with kneelers. 2 light stone mullioned window to attic. 1st floor windows are C17 stone mullioned windows, mainly 4-light. Ground floor windows are late C19 in old surrounds. Porch has 2 centred arched head with shields and the date 1688. To rear T wing of lower elevation of 2 storeys, stone rubble with tiled roof. 1st floor has C17 mullioned windows. Other windows are C18 in cambered heads. 2 centred stone archway. 2 gabled early C19 projections one with clunch wall with brick dressings and late C19 wing to rear. Interior has dining room with early C17 partition wall of square framing with wattle and daub infill, 2 large early C17 chambered spine beams with 5 inch chamfers and lamb's tongue stops and wide brick fireplace. Curious semi-circular blocked window opening. A manorial site, first mentioned in 1248 when Henry, son of Odo de Butebridge gave a parcel of land to the Abbey of Quarr. Percy Stone considered the name derived from the word "Butte", an ancient name for a hall or dwelling. (C W R Winter: The Manor Houses of the Isle of Wight: 67 - 69).

Listing NGR: SZ5295483484