Resources Category: Houses of the Gentry

Bitterne Manor House was originally the residence of the Bishops Of Winchester, Lords of the Manor. The Waring family lived there in the 18th century (also living at Peartree House). The house was opened as a hotel after the construction of the Northam Bridge in 1798 but was soon returned to a private residence when […]

Build date: Possibly 1759 Extant: Currently standing empty Built for: Possibly Thomas Dickson Much extended 1780s with rounded ‘wings’ and 1920s with an extra floor Thought to be built in 1759, possibly by Thomas Dickson, and certainly occupied in 1786 when it was auctioned having “four rooms per floor”. Sold to Richard Leversuch in 1786 […]