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Mompesson House is a Grade I listed historic building in Wiltshire, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Mompesson House
Mompesson House is a Grade I listed Queen Anne townhouse built in 1701 within Salisbury's walled Cathedral Close.
It is notable for its fine plasterwork ceilings and an unusually complete collection of 18th-century drinking glasses.
The National Trust has cared for it since 1975 and maintains a garden tea-room for visitors.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Mompesson House
The house was built in 1701 for Charles Mompesson, a local MP, on land within the Cathedral Close that had belonged to the church since medieval times. It passed through several owners and tenants over the following two centuries before the National Trust acquired it in 1975. The interior holds a significant collection of 18th-century English drinking glasses.
Architecture of Mompesson House
A well-preserved example of Queen Anne architecture, with a symmetrical brick facade and an elaborately carved oak staircase rising through the centre of the building. The plasterwork ceilings, particularly in the drawing room, are considered some of the finest of their period in the Close.
Worth knowing
Mompesson House appeared as a filming location for the 1995 film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, standing in for one of the story's grand interiors.
Gardens & grounds at Mompesson House
A walled garden behind the house offers a quiet spot with a tea-room, smaller in scale than the house itself but a popular stop for visitors to the Close.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Mompesson House
Nearest station: Salisbury Rail Station (0.4 miles)
Places to visit near Mompesson House
Historic places nearby
Within 5 miles of Mompesson House (SP1) there are 4 historic properties, including 3 historic houses, across Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Within 10 miles of Mompesson House (SP1) there are 13 historic properties, including 4 historic buildings, 4 historic houses and 2 archaeological sites, across National Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Within 20 miles of Mompesson House (SP1) there are 29 historic properties, including 11 historic buildings, 5 historic houses and 4 archaeological sites, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A Queen Anne townhouse inside Salisbury's walled Cathedral Close, with a Sense and Sensibility film pedigree.
- Type
- historic building
- Location
- Wiltshire, England
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