Barton Court Ruin

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May 4th, 2022

Barton Manor, which is mentioned in the Domesday book, originally belonged to Abingdon Abbey. By the 16th century it had fallen into private hands; the owners were royalists and Charles the first often stayed here. During the turbulence of the Civil War the house was destroyed (although its owners survived). These ruins are all that remain of the original building. However a new house with the same name was built nearby and it remained in the same hands until the nineteenth century. Like many similar properties, it eventually became a nursing home, before closing in the sixties and being demolished.
Apr 13th, 2022

Best ruin in Barton Court, stunning.
Jan 29th, 2022

Good place to learn something about the history of Abingdon and England.
Nov 6th, 2021

Interesting history, good to see it protected.
Jun 1st, 2021