It is a beautiful memorial to lieutenant edmund antrobus, the only son of lady florence antrobus, who was killed in battle at ypres, during wwi, aged 27. Central 3 bays set forward, with a central entrance over 5 steps, and enclosed in early c19 wrought iron porch with a swept zinc roof. How close can you get to the stones at stonehenge amesbury. Antrobus house, amesbury grade ii listed country house. He died in february 1915, four months after his son was killed in action, and the estate passed to his brother sir cosmo antrobus. The personal scrap book of lady florence antrobus of amesbury abbey. Actually the beatles stayed in 2 rooms, this one and another, the hotel created this beatles room, which is decorated with pictures and history. Greenleaders gold level built on the site of the chopping knife inn and formerly a vicarage, school for young gentleman and a temperance inn.
Antrobus house, amesbury, wiltshire british listed buildings. The old families of salisbury and amesbury, massachusetts, with some related families of adjoining towns and of york county, maine issued in parts. Bbc homepage bbc history ww2 peoples war homepage archive list timeline about this site. The warrior academy amesbury antrobus house 1 netmums. It has been confirmed by archaeologists that it is the oldest occupied settlement in great britain, having been first. Public sewers and disposal works were built from 1905. There is no guiding though, it costs more, you need your own transport or a taxi and you must book in advance for the relatively few. The antrobus hotel offers its guests a variety of services such as onsite restaurant, full english breakfast and a well stocked hotel bar serving a variety of whiskies, spirits, local ales and brand name lagerscider. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and. Antrobus house reopened in may 2019 after extensive refurbishment throughout, and is now under new management. Poet raymond antrobus, author of the perseverance poet raymond antrobus was born in east london to a jamaican father and a british mother. About 1960 he converted the house into flats and moved to west amesbury house. Amesbury is a town and civil parish in wiltshire, england. Antrobus house is a grade ii listed building in amesbury, wiltshire, england.
The place name dates back to the domesday book where it was listed as entrebus. Upon her own death, lady florence left sufficent funds for and requested in her will, that the house be built. They are not necessarily always correct, as book names at amazon may not be quite the same as those used referenced in the text. Calendar which is the main source of the family hist. Another 60 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1460, 1808 and 1604 are included under the topic early antrobus history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Close to stonehenge and ideally situated between salisbury and andover, antrobus house reopened in 2019 after extensive refurbishment. Flint with brick quoins and dressings, plinth of uncut flints, slate roof.
In 1915 the antrobus family sold the amesbury estate, including stonehenge, in several lots sale particulars, 1915. Calendar of antrobus deeds before 1625 wiltshire record society. The antrobus arms hotel is an original listed 17th century coaching inn set in the ancient town of amesbury a stones throw away from stonehenge and nearby salisbury. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Amesbury abbey listed grade i stands just east of the centre of the park. Make sure to book a hotel next to amesbury methodist church, such as antrobus hotel that is ad.
See all 2 amesbury history centre tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Other news longleats luxury accommodation project reveals fascinating history of estate cottages. Each day the group were taken to and from the filming location, knighton down in larkhill. The antrobus arms hotel is an original listed 17th century coaching inn set in the ancient town of amesbury a stones. Amesbury salisbury road su 1541 southwest side 1166 toll house 26. The antrobus features individually styled rooms with attached bathroom, including the beatles suite, where the beatles once stayed. Her father had been born in france and her mother was irish by birth.
The antrobus boasts individually styled en suite rooms, including the beatles suite, where the beatles once stayed. At that time, it was part of the tunnendune hundred and there was land enough for one plough. About antrobus house amesbury, wiltshire near to salisbury and. At his death the baronetcy and estate passed to his kinsman, sir philip coutts antrobus, 7th bt. It is most famous for the prehistoric monument of stonehenge which is in its parish, and for the discovery of the amesbury archer dubbed the king of stonehenge in the press in 2002. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our antrobus research. Cosmo put it up for auction in september 1915 and a salisbury barrister cecil chubb purchased stonehenge for. Amesbury history centre can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Antrobus high resolution stock photography and images alamy.
See more ideas about wiltshire, wales england, salisbury homes. Our function teams can cater for any manner of event, such as weddings, wakes, corporate events, meetings and celebrations. Amesbury house was built by webb son in law of inigo jones from a design by inigo jones. From 35 may 1965, the beatles stayed at the antrobus hotel during the filming of. The personal scrap book of lady florence antrobus of amesbury abbey posted in amesbury abbey lady florence caroline mathilde satoris was born on 5 february, 1856 at tusmore, oxon. It is situated within the unitary authority of cheshire west and chester, and has a population of 832, 1 reducing to 791 at the 2011 census. The personal scrap book of lady florence antrobus of amesbury. The threestorey high cubic house is built in classical style, evoking the house of 1660 designed by john webb that it replaced. The venue is situated 1 km from amesbury city centre and 55 km from southampton airport. In the 1920s a recreation ground, to the southwest of the town, was opened while, in 1925, antrobus house was opened for public use and included a museum and library. The parish is the most northeasterly point of cheshire west and chester, and as such borders both warrington and cheshire east. Antrobus is a civil parish and village in cheshire, england, immediately to the south of warrington.
According to the domesday book it comprises 70 acres of meadow, areas of pasture and woodland and has 8 mills. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Amesbury bowls club is situated behind antrobus house, salisbury road a345, amesbury, wiltshire sp4 7hh. A charming grade ii listed, country house wedding, events, meeting and conference venue near salisbury, wiltshire antrobus house, amesbury near to. The personal scrap book of lady florence antrobus of amesbury abbey written by austin kinsley on 100714. Amesbury salisbury road su 1541 northeast side 1163 the red house. The beatles arrived at the antrobus arms in amesbury, wiltshire on this day, ahead of the threeday shoot on salisbury plain for the military scenes in help they arrived at the hotel, situated at 15 church street, at 11. It is situated within the unitary authority of cheshire west and chester, and has a population of 832, reducing to 791 at the 2011 census. The surname antrobus was first found in cheshire at antrobus, a civil parish and village in the parish of great budworth, union of runcorn and the hundred of bucklow.
Lady florence antrobus pictured below, was the wife of colonel sir edmund. Antrobus hotel a sundeck and a bar are available at antrobus hotel amesbury, and stonehenge is 2 miles away. Amesbury history centre 2021 all you need to know before. No future events currently found at antrobus house, amesbury in amesbury view past events. The location is below beacon hill on salisbury plain, which is now bulford camp. Antrobus name meaning, family history, family crest. Salisbury district hospitals chief executive cara charlesbarks, speaks at a news conference at antrobus house, after it was confirmed that two people had been poisoned with the nerveagent novichok, in amesbury, britain, july 5, 2018. The warrior academy amesbury antrobus house fyi in light of the current coronavirus outbreak, its now more important than ever that you call ahead and check with the venue, event organiser or business that this listing is correct. Explore the history of the grade ii listed antrobus house in amesbury, wiltshire.
Antrobus house, amesbury, wiltshire, england, uk calling the shots a panel discussion on women in filmmaking on 10052016 at bfi southbank, london. The book has profited from the cooperation of several friends who. Check out the similar venues below or view events in salisbury. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars postcode centred multiphoto photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift cards wallpaper trade colour contrast themes. The beatles arrive in amesbury, wiltshire the beatles bible. Photo of amesbury, antrobus house c1960, from the francis frith collection. The stonehenge chamber of trade is launching a new initiative and website to encourage people and tourism into the amesbury area. Wiltshire council wiltshire community history get community. Built on the site of the chopping knife inn and formerly a vicarage, school for young gentleman and a temperance inn. The personal scrap book of lady florence antrobus of. A charming grade ii listed country house exclusive use wedding venue, set in the heart of amesbury, wiltshire.
Amesbury salisbury road su 1541 northeast side 1161 no 39, antrobus house. This th century hotel is steeped in history retaining many of its original features while still providing guests with. The old families of salisbury and amesbury, massachusetts. By that date lords walk had been opened to the public, and it is now owned and managed by amesbury town council. The house was converted into flats and became a nursing home c 1960. Community update meeting in amesbury insidewiltshire. The first community update meeting was on tuesday, 10 july 2018 at at antrobus house, amesbury.
The threestorey high cubic house is built in classical style, evoking the house of 1660 designed by john webb that it. Jan 11, 2015 he inherited amesbury abbey from his cousin, sir cosmo gordon antrobus, 5th bt. On reaching the hedge facing you, turn right into the large car park then turn left and continue to the far end of the car park which is adjacent to. The antrobus hotel in salisbury, united kingdom expedia. It was built for sir edmund antrobus to designs by the architect thomas hopper between 1834 and 1840 and 18579. The river avon, on its course to the sea, passes through a beautiful, thickly wooded valley in wiltshire, in which lies amesbury, or, to follow the old spelling, ambresbury, signifying the land of ambrosius. Chandler, j, goodhugh, amesbury history and description of a south wiltshire town, 1979 book cover links are generated automatically from the sources. The driveway is immediately to the right of the railings at the front of antrobus house. Administered by the lady antrobus trust a registered charity antrobus house is a beautiful grade ii listed property, built in the queen anne style, opened in 1925 and located in amesbury, wiltshire. Amesbury salisbury road su 1541 northeast side 1161 no 39, antrobus house ii village hall, 192425, by geoffrey fildes. Lady antrobus of amesbury abbey captured the above stunning image on 12 september 1872, which is taken from her personal scrapbook. Sir edmund antrobus had already decided to sell the amesbury abbey estate before the war. At the close of the last century on the french invasion of flanders, some english nuns fled from louvain and settled here where they remained until 1800. Amesbury hotels, united kingdom vacation deals from 77 usd.
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