Luckington Court

Heritage Site in Wiltshire

England

Luckington Court

Track on Carriersâ Farm Credit: Alan Hughes

Luckington Court is a historic manor house located in the village of Luckington, Wiltshire, England. This Grade II* listed building dates back to the 16th century, although it has undergone several alterations and additions over the years.

The house is constructed of local stone and features a symmetrical facade with mullioned windows, giving it a distinctive Jacobean style. The interior boasts a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and ornate plasterwork.

One of the notable aspects of Luckington Court is its association with the renowned English author, Jane Austen. It is believed that Austen visited Luckington Court on multiple occasions and used it as inspiration for the fictional Barton Park in her novel "Sense and Sensibility." The house's elegant architecture and picturesque surroundings certainly evoke the charm of Austen's Regency era.

The property also encompasses beautiful gardens and grounds, including a walled garden and a sunken garden. These well-maintained outdoor spaces provide a tranquil setting for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Today, Luckington Court is privately owned and not open to the public. However, the house and its surroundings can be admired from the nearby public footpath, offering glimpses of its historic splendor. Its significance as a heritage site lies in its architectural value, connection to Jane Austen, and contribution to the local history and culture of Wiltshire.

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Luckington Court Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.558/-2.238 or Grid Reference ST8384. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track on Carriersâ Farm

Alan Hughes

Gate ajar

Carriers’ Farm.

Alan Hughes

Vipers Lodge

Alan Hughes

An English view

Towards St Mary’s Church.

Alan Hughes

Luckington Methodist Church

Alan Hughes

The Old Royal Ship

Alan Hughes

George VI Ludlow wall-mounted post box

Unusually painted black. See Link

Alan Hughes

The Pump House, Luckington

Alan Hughes

Cast iron pump

The pump which gives the pump house its name. See ST8383 : The Pump House, Luckington.

Alan Hughes

Road to Luckington

Alan Hughes

Barn near Heiden Leaze Farm

Alan Hughes

Old Milestone, Luckington

On the SE side of the B4040 Luckington Road. First erected by the Faringdon to Acton Turville Turnpike Trust. Inscription (was): Malmesbury 8 / Bristol 19 Milestone Society National ID: WI_MYBR08

Tom Blanden

The lane from Sopworth to Luckington

There is little public highway in this square, but a short stretch of the road between Sopworth and Luckington passes through it. A (leaning) sign visible as the road swings to the right points to a public footpath on the left, which goes towards Shallowbrooks Lane.

HelenK

AA sign on the Old Post Office

Luckington Post Office closed on this site by the village green in The Street in 2016, although some Post Office facilities are now available on Wednesday lunchtimes at the Old Royal Ship pub Link

. On one wall can be seen a Ludlow post box ST8383 : George VI Ludlow wall-mounted post box, presumably black to indicate that it is no longer in use. On another wall is an old AA mileage plaque, reading as follows: 'Automobile Association - Sherston 2 - LUCKINGTON - Acton Turville 3 - London 103 - SAFETY FIRST'.

HelenK

Luckington houses [3]

Whitehouse, Sherston Road, is a former farmhouse. Built in the 18th century of rendered rubble stone under a stone slate roof. There is a 19th century porch and a later rear wing. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Luckington is a village in northwest Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, some 6½ miles southwest of Malmesbury and about 8½ miles northwest of Chippenham. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Lochintone. Five roads meet at Luckington, including the former main Oxford to Bristol road via Malmesbury and Sherston.

Michael Dibb

Luckington houses [4]

Rose Cottage, Sherston Road, was formerly two cottages, now one. Built circa 1800 and mid 19th century of rubble stone, with roofs partly of stone slate and partly of Bridgwater tiles. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Luckington buildings [7]

This Primitive Methodist chapel was opened in 1903. Built of corrugated iron in tin tabernacle style. Luckington is a village in northwest Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, some 6½ miles southwest of Malmesbury and about 8½ miles northwest of Chippenham. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Lochintone. Five roads meet at Luckington, including the former main Oxford to Bristol road via Malmesbury and Sherston.

Michael Dibb

Luckington buildings [8]

This school was built as a National School in 1874. It later became Luckington Primary School and was renamed Luckington Community School in 2010. Constructed of rendered brick under a slate roof. Luckington is a village in northwest Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, some 6½ miles southwest of Malmesbury and about 8½ miles northwest of Chippenham. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Lochintone. Five roads meet at Luckington, including the former main Oxford to Bristol road via Malmesbury and Sherston.

Michael Dibb

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Luckington Court is located at Grid Ref: ST8384 (Lat: 51.558, Lng: -2.238)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire