Monument record MDO8794 - Medieval grange of Christchurch Priory at Hurn Court, Hurn, Christchurch

Hurn Court occupies the site of a medieval grange of Christchurch Priory. In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor farm of the Priory. Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without.

Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. <1>

In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor farm of the Priory. <2>

Heron Court occupies the site of a manor farm attached in early days to the Priory of Christchurch, but not much that is ancient now remains. <3>

The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without. There is no visible trace of antiquity at Hurn Court; the house appears entirely modern and is shortly to open as a school. <5>

<1> 1912, The Victoria history of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 5, 85 (Monograph). SWX4005.

<2> 1914, Natural History of Bournemouth (BNSS) 1914 (Serial). SDO19820.

<3> Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 1926-27, Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 19, 44-5 (Serial). SWX3827.

<4> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1931 (Map). SWX1540.

Heron Court on site of (NAT) Priors House (NR)

<5> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 26-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<5.1> Wallace, T, Oral: Mr T Wallace Estate Agent for Heron Court Heron Farm Christchurch Hants (Verbal communication). SWX8436.

<6> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1963 (Map). SWX1540.

Hurn Court on site (NAT) Prior's House (NR)

<7> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458414 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

May 6 2023 9:22AM