Introduction
The house dates from 1704, and is surrounded by the 18th-century parkland. The main phase of the development of the estate between 1750 and 1820 survives to reflect the original design. The site is now a 5* bed and breakfast, open to paying guests. http://www.frampton-house.co.uk/index.htm
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
The site is north-west of Dorchester. It can be accessed via the A37, then the A356.
Owners
Georgina and Nick Maynard
Frampton House, DT2 9NHOther Websites
- History
The 18th century parkland surrounding the house of 1704 is still substantially intact. This includes a mid-18th century bridge over the River Frome and the pattern of shelter planting defining the boundaries of the designed landscape.
The Dorset Record Office has found plans of formal ornamental and kitchen gardens from 1778 and 1836, leaving a clear history of the area adjacent to the house. No visible element of this layout has survived.
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Grade: II*
Features
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Ornamental Bridge
- Description: This is a mid-18th century bridge over the River Frome.
- River
- Description: River Frome.
- Parkland
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Commercial
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Frampton
- References
References
- Mowl, Timothy {Historic Gardens of Dorset} (Stroud: Tempus, 2003) 48-49, 55, 63 Historic Gardens of Dorset
- Hutchins, John {The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Vol. II} (London: J. B. Nichols & Sons, 1861) 297 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Vol. II