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View further information on each of the older larger buildings in Timsbury.

Timsbury House was built in Tudor times and was the family home of the Sambornes for many centuries. The family left Timsbury House in 1938 and it became unoccupied. The Samborne family relinquished ownership of the Manor at the beginning of World War II. It was occupied by the Royal Engineers during World War II and used for military exercises. In 1948 the House was bought by Miss Kathleen Duncanson for £8500. She spent £20000 on putting the house in good repair, including replacing the electrical wiring, installing hot water and central heating systems and having the house redecorated. The House was sold again in 1955 to Mrs Paule Hodgson and in 1956 became a finishing school for young ladies. The building was demolished in 1961. See more photos
Vale House was built in 1802 and was the home of the Langford family. It is a Grade II listed building.
Vale House was built in 1802 and was the home of the Langford family. Robert Langford was part of that small group of land owners who became involved in coal mining. He was born about 1766. In 1784 he owned and occupied Dunford Farm in the Cam Valley below Timsbury. At the same time, he was involved in the development of Mearns Pit. Vale House was built in 1802. Soon after Robert died on 29 April 1828, Vale House was occupied by, first, his son Joseph (1772-1842) and then his grandson Joseph (1814-1873). In 1871 Joseph is living at Huish House with his mother, which effectively ends the Langford connection to Timsbury. Vale House is a Grade II listed building.
Hillside House was built 1805-6 and was the home of William Coxeter James, a Justice of the Peace.
Hillside House was built in 1805/6 and was the home of William Coxeter James, a Justice of the Peace. The James family were involved in coal mining, particulalry in the Radstock area. The house has been known as Rennys and now Rosewood Manor. It is a Grade II listed building.
Greenhill House building is thought to have been constructed at the beginning of the 19th century incorporating the older buildings.
Pitfour House in 1895
Pitfour House dates from the mid 17th century. The Georgian facade was the result of alterations, extension and refacing at the beginning of the 19th century. It is a Grade II listed building.
Parish's House
Parish’s House was built in 1816 from older existing buildings. It is a Grade II listed building.
The Rectory was built in 1821 of natural stone in a late Georgian style. It is a Grade II listed building.
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