Salthrop House
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Salthrop House is a Grade II listed building on the Listed Buildings Register near the village of Wroughton
, Wiltshire
, in England. The building was costructed on the site of a previous house built in the 17th century. The current house was built to the style of James Wyatt
in 1795, with an entrance front to the west compromising of three bays with a central bow, whilst the north and east fronts are of four and five bays constructed in a Georgian
style. The house has a principal room at each corner and a curved central staircase below an oval skylight. Most of the original fittings from the Georgian period have survived despite the numerous owners of the house. In the late 19th century a grey-brick service wing was added to the north of the house.
, to the Dunstanville family. In 1242–3 Walter de Dunstanville held ownership until he died in 1269. The manor of Salthrop descended with the barony of Castle Combe and was given in 1309 by William de Montfort, (son of Parnel de Dunstanville and Robert de Montfort), to Bartholomew of Badlesmere, Lord Badlesmere
. The Castle Combe estates passed after the execution of Badlesmere in 1322 to the Despensers. Salthrop and Castle Combe were reclaimed after the death of Hugh le Despenser in 1326, and restored by Badlesmere's widow Margaret in 1331. The estate passed to Margaret's son Giles, Lord Badlesmere for a short time until he died in 1338, then to his sister Margaret who died in 1344. Margaret was the wife of Lord John Tybotot, who died in 1367. The last known overlordship occurs in 1370 when it was held by Lord Robert Tybotot who died in 1372.
As part of the barony of Castle Combe and Salthrop, a single fee, was held in 1242–3 by Geoffrey Bluet. In 1275 the fee was said to be divided between Robert Bluet and the abbot of Stanley, most of whose land, lay in the neighbouring parish of Lydiard Tregoze
. In 1281 Salthrop was singley owned by Peter Bluet and his wife Lucy. In 1311 it was settled on Peter and Lucy for life with remainder to William Everard and his wife Beatrice. Peter had died by 1329 but Lucy lived until 1337 and she was succeeded by William Everard who died in 1343. William's son, Sir Edmund Everard inherited and maintained ownership jointly with his wife Felice until he died in 1370.
Upon his death, his sisters, Elizabeth, who was married to Robert of London, and Margaret, widow of Thomas of Ramsbury, jointly inherited the estate. Margaret left no heir, so upon her death in 1380 Salthrop was settled on Robert and Elizabeth who also left no heir and their estates were divided. Some of their manors passed via Robert's sister to the Calston family and then to the Darells of Littlecote in Ramsbury
, but others including Salthrop, passed to the Lovel family.
Salthrop was held by Lord John Lovel and his wife Maud at the time of his death in 1408 which it then descended with Elcombe manor and the Charterhouse in the early 17th century.
In 1739 Thomas Bennet, whose ancestors from 1616 had lesed Salthrop, exchanged the manor with the governors of the Charterhouse for his manor of Costow. Bennet's heir was his daughter Martha who married Peter Legh of Lyme
. Martha owned Salthrop and later inherited Lyme Park
upon the death of Peter in 1754, until her own death in 1787. Their daughter Elizabeth Legh married Anthony James Keck
, and secondly William Bathhurst Pye who later adopted the name Bennet. Elizabeth's daughter Elizabeth Keck married Thomas Calley of Burderop in Chiseldon
, bringing Salthrop into the Calley family. Thomas's son, John James Calley, sold the manor to Arthur Wellesley
, Duke of Wellington, whose son Arthur, Duke of Wellington, inherited Salthrop in 1852 upon his father's death. He later sold it in 1861 to M. H. N. Story-Maskelyne who lived there until his death in 1911. In 1976, Salthrop was owned by Mr. N. M. Arnold-Forster, a direct descendant of Story-Maskelyne.
Wroughton
Wroughton is a large village in Wiltshire, England. It is part of the Borough of Swindon and is south of Swindon.-History:The earliest evidence of human presence in the area is from the Mesolithic period, although this is fairly limited...
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, in England. The building was costructed on the site of a previous house built in the 17th century. The current house was built to the style of James Wyatt
James Wyatt
James Wyatt RA , was an English architect, a rival of Robert Adam in the neoclassical style, who far outdid Adam in his work in the neo-Gothic style.-Early classical career:...
in 1795, with an entrance front to the west compromising of three bays with a central bow, whilst the north and east fronts are of four and five bays constructed in a Georgian
Georgian architecture
Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United...
style. The house has a principal room at each corner and a curved central staircase below an oval skylight. Most of the original fittings from the Georgian period have survived despite the numerous owners of the house. In the late 19th century a grey-brick service wing was added to the north of the house.
Basset Down
Salthrop is situated in the 'Basset Down Estate' and today is known for its golf course.Ownership history
In 1066 Salthrop belonged to Ulwin. In 1086 the estate passed to Humphrey Lisle and later passed with the rest of Humphrey's fief, which included Castle CombeCastle Combe
Castle Combe is a small village in Wiltshire, England, with a population of about 350. It is renowned for its attractiveness and tranquillity, and for fine buildings including the medieval church. The 14th century market cross, erected when the privilege to hold a weekly market in Castle Combe was...
, to the Dunstanville family. In 1242–3 Walter de Dunstanville held ownership until he died in 1269. The manor of Salthrop descended with the barony of Castle Combe and was given in 1309 by William de Montfort, (son of Parnel de Dunstanville and Robert de Montfort), to Bartholomew of Badlesmere, Lord Badlesmere
Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere
Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere , English nobleman, was the son and heir of Gunselm de Badlesmere , and fought in the English army both in France and Scotland during the later years of the reign of Edward I of England.-Life:In 1307 he became governor of Bristol Castle. Edward II...
. The Castle Combe estates passed after the execution of Badlesmere in 1322 to the Despensers. Salthrop and Castle Combe were reclaimed after the death of Hugh le Despenser in 1326, and restored by Badlesmere's widow Margaret in 1331. The estate passed to Margaret's son Giles, Lord Badlesmere for a short time until he died in 1338, then to his sister Margaret who died in 1344. Margaret was the wife of Lord John Tybotot, who died in 1367. The last known overlordship occurs in 1370 when it was held by Lord Robert Tybotot who died in 1372.
As part of the barony of Castle Combe and Salthrop, a single fee, was held in 1242–3 by Geoffrey Bluet. In 1275 the fee was said to be divided between Robert Bluet and the abbot of Stanley, most of whose land, lay in the neighbouring parish of Lydiard Tregoze
Lydiard Tregoze
Lydiard Tregoze is a small village and civil parish on the western edge of Swindon in the County of Wiltshire, in the south west of England. It has in the past been spelt as Liddiard Tregooze and in other ways.-History:...
. In 1281 Salthrop was singley owned by Peter Bluet and his wife Lucy. In 1311 it was settled on Peter and Lucy for life with remainder to William Everard and his wife Beatrice. Peter had died by 1329 but Lucy lived until 1337 and she was succeeded by William Everard who died in 1343. William's son, Sir Edmund Everard inherited and maintained ownership jointly with his wife Felice until he died in 1370.
Upon his death, his sisters, Elizabeth, who was married to Robert of London, and Margaret, widow of Thomas of Ramsbury, jointly inherited the estate. Margaret left no heir, so upon her death in 1380 Salthrop was settled on Robert and Elizabeth who also left no heir and their estates were divided. Some of their manors passed via Robert's sister to the Calston family and then to the Darells of Littlecote in Ramsbury
Ramsbury
Ramsbury is a village in Ramsbury and Axford civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire. The village is in the Kennet Valley near the Berkshire boundary. The nearest towns are Hungerford about east and Marlborough about west. The much larger town of Swindon is about to the north.The civil...
, but others including Salthrop, passed to the Lovel family.
Salthrop was held by Lord John Lovel and his wife Maud at the time of his death in 1408 which it then descended with Elcombe manor and the Charterhouse in the early 17th century.
In 1739 Thomas Bennet, whose ancestors from 1616 had lesed Salthrop, exchanged the manor with the governors of the Charterhouse for his manor of Costow. Bennet's heir was his daughter Martha who married Peter Legh of Lyme
Leghs of Lyme
The Leghs of Lyme are a family who owned Lyme Park in Cheshire, England, from 1398 to 1946, when the house and estate were given to the National Trust. In the early days of the family there were variations of both the surname, and the usually-given forename. Variations of the surname include de...
. Martha owned Salthrop and later inherited Lyme Park
Lyme Park
Lyme Park is a large estate located south of Disley, Cheshire, England. It consists of a mansion house surrounded by formal gardens, in a deer park in the Peak District National Park...
upon the death of Peter in 1754, until her own death in 1787. Their daughter Elizabeth Legh married Anthony James Keck
Anthony James Keck
Anthony James Keck was a politician in England.He was Member of Parliament for Leicestershire from 1755 to 1756, also for the rotten borough of Newton in Lancashire from 1768 to 1774...
, and secondly William Bathhurst Pye who later adopted the name Bennet. Elizabeth's daughter Elizabeth Keck married Thomas Calley of Burderop in Chiseldon
Chiseldon
Chiseldon is a village in the borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, England.The village lies on the edge of the Marlborough Downs, a mile south of junction 15 of the M4 motorway, on the A346 between Swindon and Marlborough...
, bringing Salthrop into the Calley family. Thomas's son, John James Calley, sold the manor to Arthur Wellesley
Arthur Wellesley
Arthur Wellesley may refer to:*Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington , Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman*Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington , British soldier and nobleman...
, Duke of Wellington, whose son Arthur, Duke of Wellington, inherited Salthrop in 1852 upon his father's death. He later sold it in 1861 to M. H. N. Story-Maskelyne who lived there until his death in 1911. In 1976, Salthrop was owned by Mr. N. M. Arnold-Forster, a direct descendant of Story-Maskelyne.