Moreton House - Moreton, Dorset, UK - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The house was built for James Frampton and is constructed from Portland ashlar. There are three bays to the front aspect and it is a grey colour when viewed from the road. The first part of the house is the service wing which was built in 1742.

This house replaced an earlier building dating to 1580.

Nearby is the grave of Lawrence of Arabia for which the village is renowned.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1742 Additional Dates of Construction: In 1779 the main house was extended to the east. The service wing contains elements of the 16th century house. Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Architect (if known): James Frampton Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country Mansion Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Lady Findlay owned the estate in the 1930s. During World War II Moreton House was occupied by the Military Police then the American Forces. The Americans had a Field Hospital in the fields nearby. Memories from John Arthur Bridle can be read here: visit link Listed Building Status (if applicable): Grade I Listed on 20th November 1959 Main Material of Construction: Portland Ashlar Stone Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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