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Seend, Wiltshire

Seend, Wiltshire

In 1297 the manor of Seend was granted to Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester. Hugh was hanged in 1326 for his support of Edward II. He was then beheaded, after which his body was cut into pieces and fed to dogs. His head was sent to be displayed in Winchester, which had supported the king. Seend was subsequently granted to Queen Isabella. Seend passed through many hands as a Manor, the last recording of it as such was in 1723. Seend's wealth initially came through the Wiltshire wool industry and its position as an ongoing trade and travel route, then wealthy land owners moved in and built fine houses.

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Seend Park, built in 1760 for Mary, Dowager Duchess of Somerset. Listed Grade II.

Seend Park, built in 1760 for Mary, Dowager Duchess of Somerset. Listed Grade II.

The Olde Bakehouse, High Street, Seend. Former village bakery, 18th Century, Grade II Listed.

Eagle Cottage, High Street, Seend.

Manor House, High Street, Seend. Built in 1767 and Listed Grade II*.

Seend Close, High Street, Seend. Circa 1769, Grade II Listed, former stable court to Manor House, now house, flats, and stable.

Manor House, High Street, Seend. Built in 1767 and Listed Grade II*.

Seend House, High Street, Seend. Circa 1805, Grade II* Listed.

The five three storey cottages date back to 1815, are Grade II Listed, and are known as Factory Row, having first been a spinning factory.

Bradbury House, High Street, Seend. Grade II Listed, deeds date back to 1620.

Seend Lodge, High Street, Seend. Circa 1700, Grade II Listed.

(l) Elcot, Grade II Listed, circa 1820. (r) Clematis Cottage, also Grade II Listed, part 17th Century, formerly two houses.

Good Rest, High Street, Seend. Early 19th Century, Grade II Listed.

Seend Close, High Street, Seend. Circa 1769, Grade II Listed, former stable court to Manor House, now house, flats, and stable.

Church Of The Holy Cross, Seend. Circa 1400, Grade 1 Listed.

1-4 High Street, Seend. 17/18th Century, Grade II Listed. Includes the former Post Office.

Seend House, High Street, Seend. Circa 1805, Grade II* Listed. (photo not TW's)