Ashton Court Mansion buildings

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General dating description (October 2023)

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At the core of the present house are a late 14th / early 15th century Hall, a significant 3 story 15th & 16th century gabled manor house with a 17th century wing & stair towers, all largely derelict or stripped bare during the last century. The stunning late 18th/early 19th century NW wing was severely fire-damaged only 10 years ago.

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Walls were mainly wainscoted or fully panelled, with several repair & renewal phases dating from 16th to 19th centuries.

Just two floors of these building form 54% of the Mansion today.

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From early 19th century, two long stable wings with 1st floor worker accommodation above now comprise the remaining 46% of the listed Mansion. There were later partly converted into a music room, offices & a café.

 

References

Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)/Andrew Foyle (2004)

Ashton Court 2013 Conservation & Management Plan (unfinished & unpublished)

Roger Leech (personal communication)

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