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WORLD WAR II AIRFIELD & MONUMENT |
| HOARD OF COINS |
| JOHN
HAMPDEN MONUMENT |
| VILLAGE
ARCHIVES |
probably that of the Bereford 'court within a moat' of the 1336 survey, believed to have been the same for which
John de Plessis had received gifts of oaks for building from Henry III in c.1240.
Although many modifications have been made in the period of more than five hundred years, most of the early
construction remains.
In 1979 the discovery of some 17th century wall paintings behind inserted walls led to the removal of external
rendering from the front and south side of the house, thus exposing the timber frame. During the replacement of
two main timbers further discoveries initiated the removal of other predominantly late 19th and early 20th century
adaptations that led to yet more
revelations. Over the following years other manifestations have
added to the
numerous visible, historic features, and much knowledge has been gained.
numerous visible, historic features, and much knowledge has been gained.
The house is used annually by English Heritage for the practical day of the University of Oxford Building Survey
Week for mature students.
It is a family home and is occasionally open to the public. Conducted tours can be arranged by written application
only, to Mrs. Rachel Jacques, The Manor, Chalgrove, OXFORD, OX44 7SL. The normal rate is £8 per head but
there is a minimum charge of £55, and groups are limited to approximately 20 in number. Tours normally take 1½
to 2 hours.
Access to the first floor is by stairs with handrails on both sides, to the second floor by a narrow, winding staircase
with a handrail on the left, and then to the roof of the hall by way of a short crawl past the inserted chimney.