Introduction
Wraxall Court, originally called Wraxall Lodge, is a garden of lawns and specimen trees, including much planting after 1953.
The garden of Wraxall Court includes lawns and specimen trees including much planting post 1953. There is a walled garden.
During World War II Wraxall Court was used as a convalescent home by the British Admiralty; after the war ended the University of Bristol used the House as a hall of residence. Wraxall returned to use as a private residence in the 1950s.
Wraxall Court and gardens is currently under private ownership.
Description: Avon Gardens Trust 22/5/2012.
Updated: December 2021
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Wraxall Court is not open to the public.
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- History
Wraxall Court was the oldest manor house, and it goes back to the Saxon times. After the Norman conquest, the manor belonged to the family of De Wrokeshale.
17th -18th Century
The house was originally built in 1658 and extensively remodelled in 1720 with further restoration and expansion in 1912. The 17th century house was built, near the church, for Simon Gorges, a descendant of Ferdinando Gorges.
Wraxall Court was the original manor house. After the Norman conquest the Manor belonged to the De Wrokeshale family until it passed to the Moreville and then Gorges family by marriage. The parish of Wraxall was part of the Portbury Hundred. In Victorian times the Ford family lived at Wraxall Court.
20th Century
Wraxall Court was taken over by the Admiralty during the Second World War, and became a Hall of Residence for Bristol University afterwards. Mr T. LUCAS founder of Dalgety Spillers Ltd. later purchased Wraxall Court.
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Wraxall Court
- Grade: II
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Wraxall and Long Ashton
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