Kelmscott Manor: Rebaptized for… — Lechlade

William Morris, the founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement, found escape from the city at this weatherboard Cotswold manor that was only known as Lower House, until its new owner renamed it.

The limestone manor house at Kelmscott in the Cotswolds village of Lechlade dates back to the 16th century. It is listed Grade I and was the country home of William Morris from 1871 to 1896. Initially, this property was known as Lower House, but a new owner, James Turner, who purchased the property in 1864, named it Kelmscott Manor. The Turners, who owned the house for many generations, were the ones who renamed it. The house was originally built by Thomas Turner, a local farmer, and remained in the family for centuries.

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Kelmscott Manor: Rebaptized for a view of the countryside

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