Waddon Manor

Waddon Manor is a grade I listed country house in Portesham, Dorset. An original house on the site was built by Bullen Rymes in around 1650, but the present house was built by Henry Chafin in around 1700.

In 1967, the house was featured in John Schlesinger's Oscar-nominated adaptation, Far From the Madding Crowd, as the home of William Boldwood, who was played by Peter Finch. The house was also photographed by John Piper, and that photograph is held at the Tate.

References

↑ Historic England. "Waddon Manor With Courtyard Walls, Steps and Gate-piers, Portesham - 1324241 (13224241)". National Heritage List for England.
↑ Hill, Newman and Pevsner (2018). The Buildings of England: Dorset. Yale University Press. p. 482.
↑ "Filming Locations for Far From The Madding Crowd (1967), in the West Country". The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
↑ MV (2009-09-30). "Far from the Maddening Crowd » History & Community". Marshwood Vale Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
↑ "Photograph of Waddon Manor in Portesham, Dorset". www.tate-images.com. Tate. Retrieved 2026-10-27.

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[1] Historic England. "Waddon Manor With Courtyard Walls, Steps and Gate-piers, Portesham - 1324241 (13224241)". National Heritage List for England.

[2] Hill, Newman and Pevsner (2018). The Buildings of England: Dorset. Yale University Press. p. 482.

[3] "Filming Locations for Far From The Madding Crowd (1967), in the West Country". The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations. Retrieved 2026-10-27.

[4] MV (2009-09-30). "Far from the Maddening Crowd » History & Community". Marshwood Vale Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-27.

[5] "Photograph of Waddon Manor in Portesham, Dorset". www.tate-images.com. Tate. Retrieved 2026-10-27.