Yaverland Manor

Yaverland manor-house, except from the one located at Arreton, is considered the most aesthetically pleasing in the eastern region of the Island. The inclusion of the church within its vicinity significantly enhances the impact of its location atop the elevated terrain adjacent to the road. The initial structure was a rectangular edifice, perhaps constructed by an individual named German Richards.

During the reign of James I, an architectural modification was made to the structure, resulting in the construction of two wings. The inclusion of the date “1620” and the letters “I. E. R.” above the staircase entry is believed to commemorate this particular alteration, which was likely carried out by Edward Richards. It is speculated that this modification occurred during his son’s second marriage to Elizabeth Hungerford.

It is likely that certain modifications or renovations were undertaken in 1701 under the supervision of Edward Richards. During this period, it is possible that the drawing room was expanded by encroaching into the great hall. The woodwork has been entirely removed, although the staircase, which is an exceptionally well-preserved specimen from the Jacobean era, continues to exist.

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