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Acton Court: The evolution of an early Tudor courtier’s house
by Kirsty Rodwell and Robert Bell
Published by English Heritage
This major report, published by English Heritage, is a detailed account of archeological investigations carried out during the restoration of the house. It describes the large scale excavations which brought to light the medieval manor house and its associated landscape. It includes a history of the Poyntz family and the discovery of the remarkable fact that the surviving building was built as a lodging for Henry VIII on his progress round the region in the summer of 1535. Possibly because of the house’s neglect in the 20th century, much detail survived which might have otherwise been swept away during earlier renovations.Notable discoveries included a very fine frieze in renaissance style as well as a remarkable collection of contemporary pottery, glass and other domestic articles recovered from the moat.
A book for those with a keen interest in 16th century artefacts and architecture.
To order the book please telephone Acton Court on 01454 228 224 or email us for further information: info@actoncourt.com
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Paperback
276 x 219mm
20 colour and 279 b/w
illustrations
444 pages
ISBN 1 873592 63 9
Usual price: £80
Our special prices:
£65 UK & Europe
£70 Rest of World
(above prices inclusive of
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