Shrewton houses [37]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 2 Jan 2023

Shrewton Manor, High Street, was originally built in the early 17th century. Except for the cross wing, the house was rebuilt in the late 17th century. There is an early 19th century wing to the rear and an extension to the right of the front of circa 1900. Constructed of limestone and flint, partly plastered, with rendered brick to later additions, all under tile roofs. Many 17th century internal features and fittings remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355661 The village of Shrewton is located on Salisbury Plain and is made up of several early communities and was, until 1934 three separate parishes. The name Shrewton comes from the Old English word for sheriff’s farm or settlement. The village lies on the east to west road from London to Bridgwater via Amesbury and Warminster. The River Till which rises near Tilshead flows through the village on its way to join the River Wylye near Stapleford.

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