Introduction
The gardens surrounding Wolfeston House retain the layout and a significant proportion of the original 17th century enclosure walls.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01305 263500Access contact details
The site is open on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Bank Holidays between May and September. Appointments may also be made for group bookings throughout the year. http://www.hha.org.uk/HHA/Property.aspx?id=1107&rg=SWE&co=-1&tp=0&pd=-1&me=&mn=&mr=10&vw=0&st=n&nm=
Directions
The site is signposted from the A37 Dorchester - Yeovil road.
- History
The main period of activity at this site was in the late-16th century, after which the house gradually declined until several parts of it were demolished in 1822. Since the late-19th century the remaining buildings have been repaired.
- Features & Designations
Features
- Manor House (featured building)
- Description: The original building was a compact courtyard house. It was later embellished, then substantial parts were demolished in 1822.
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- Gatehouse
- Tower
- Description: The gatehouse is flanked by two round towers.
- Garden Wall
- Description: Much of the enclosure walls from the 17th century garden survive.
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- House
- Wall
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Charminster
- References
References
- Mowl, Timothy {Historic Gardens of Dorset} (Stroud: Tempus, 2003) 25-27 Historic Gardens of Dorset
- Hutchins, John {The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Vol. II} (London: J. B. Nichols & Sons, 1861) 545 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, Vol. II
- (Country Life, 1902) 304-09 Country Life, 11
- (Country Life, 1953) 414-17 Country Life, 114