Athelhampton House (Athelhampton)

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1 mile east of Puddletown, on A35 Dorchester - Bournemouth road A fine 15th century manor houses set in superb gardens. Built by Sir William Martyn, Lord Mayor of London in 1493, it is almost unaltered. In the 16th century Robert Martyn added the parlour wing. In 1665 the house was sold to Sir Robert Long, and then fell into decline. Sold to George Wood in 1848, he restored the hall range. In 1891 it was acquired by Alfred de Lafontaine, who carried out further restoration and created the garden as a series of 'outdoor rooms' . In 1957, purchased by Robert Cooke, furniture was added, and he made improvements to the 20 acres of gardens, which are encircled by the River Piddle.
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Coordinates:   50°44'51"N   2°19'35"W
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