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What
is the difference between a manor and a castle? Sometimes, very little.
The addition of a simple window can tell us that the building was not
meant to withstand a severe attack. The nice thing about manors is that
they tend to feel a lot more homey than castles.
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Alfriston
Clergy House
The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, off B2108, National
Trust, Tel. 01323 8700001
The first property ever acquired by the National Trust, this thatched
and half-timbered house dates from the 14th century, and has been
altered little since then. Medieval hall and cottage garden. South
East England attractions map
Baddesley
Clinton
Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Knowle, Solihull, Warwickshire,
off A4141, National
Trust, Tel. 01564 783294 Fax 01564 782706
15th century moated manor house built around a small courtyard garden.
Mostly Elizabethan interior, complete with three priest's holes (which
were put to use under dramatic circumstances). Heart
of England attractions map
Baguley
Hall
Wythenshaw, Greater Manchester
Early 14th century timber-framed house. Original arched doorways.
Timber braces in the form of St. Andrew's crosses. West
Midlands attractions map
Coughton
Court
Near Alcester, Warwickshire, on A435, National
Trust, Tel. Office 01789 400777, Visitor information 01789
762435 Fax 01789 765544
Tudor house, home of the Throckmorton family since 1409. Half-timbered
courtyard, impressive gatehouse, and no less than two churches. The
Throckmortons were heavily involved in the Gunpowder Plot. West
Midlands attractions map
Donnington-le-Heath
Manor
1 m Coalville, Leicestershire, off A50
Small 13th century manor house in remarkably good condition. Great
hall remains unaltered. West
Midlands attractions map
Flatford:
Bridge Cottage
Flatford, 1 m S East Bergholt, Suffolk, on B1070, National
Trust, Tel. 01206 298260, Fax 01206 299193
Thatched cottage dating from the 16th century, housing an exhibition
on Constable, who painted the house frequently. East
Anglia attractions map
Gainsborough
Old Hall
Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolsnshire, Tel. 01427 612669
Lovely half-timbered manor begun about 1460. The medieval kitchen
is especially well preserved, and there is a display in the west wing
detailing the history of the building and its restoration. East
Midlands attractions map
Great
Chalfield Manor
Great Chalfield, near Melksham, Wiltshire, off B3107, National
Trust, Tel. 01225 782239 Fax 01225 783379
Built in the late 15th century, defended by a gatehouse, moat and
wall. Great hall, beautiful oriel windows, vaulted porch, ornate fireplace.
Look for the spy-holes high in the walls of the hall. Cotswolds
attractions map
 Ightam
Mote
Ivy Hatch, 6 m E Sevenoaks, Kent, National
Trust, Tel. 01732 810378 Fax 01732 811029
Moated manor dating to 1340. Great hall, chapel, crypt, drawing room.
Wonderful mix of stone and half-timbering now undergoing extensive
restorations. South
East England attractions map
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