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Denbury Manor, c.1910

Denbury Manor c1910. Sir Walter Palk Carew and Ann Frances Taylor got engaged at a croquet match here in 1836. Sir Walter, winded by cricket ball & lying on ground was administered to by Ann. He observed "beauty combined with usefulness....what else could a man want?" They were married at Ogwell House, January 1837. The manor was sold occupied by R.H.Froude to Daniel Scratton 1885. Originally cell of the monks of Tavistock, present house is C17 with Georgian front. Later 'medieval' additions done by Froude in 1825. Right bay pierced with gothic archway, with oriel window above. Water supplied by a force pump from a well. Cesspit drainage to other side of South Street. Eight bedrooms and dressing rooms. CARD 10285 DRA 0242 DB 054