Francis Punshon Francis Punshon

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden

Constructed between 1465 and 1480 by Thomas Tropenell, a prosperous clothier, the manor was designed as a comfortable home rather than a fortress. Its remarkable preservation is what makes Chalfield truly special. From its symmetrical façade and mullioned windows to the charming oriel windows, the manor exemplifies late medieval domestic architecture at its finest.

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