Athelhampton is one of England's finest Tudor Manors. The Great Hall built in 1485 remains greatly unchanged with a mainly original hammer-beam roof, carved stonework, stained glass and other details. The house survives due to its complex ownership through the years.
Before 1066 Aethelric held the manor.The Domesday Book of 1086 records that the manor, then called Pidele, was held by the Bishop of Salisbury with Odbold as a tenant.

The old English personal name Aethelhelm does not appear until the 13th Century when Athelhampton belonged to the de Loundres family before passing to the de Pydeles in the reign of Richard II.


CLA members will be take on a guided tour of the house followed by tea, coffee and cake.