Eight Centuries of
Living History
Old Manor Farm was formerly believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited house in Oxfordshire. Built in the late thirteenth century, its Cotswold limestone walls sheltered farmers, clergy, and scholars for eight centuries, and now house a charitable trust devoted to faith, heritage, and education.
The building retains much of its original medieval character: its ancient stonework, mullioned windows, and timber-framed interiors speak to a tradition of craftsmanship that has endured wars, reformations, and centuries of change. In 1950 it was recorded in the Architectural Review as an exceptional example of domestic medieval architecture still in use.
Today, Old Manor Farm belongs to the Old Manor Farm Preservation Trust. The Trust is committed to preserving and breathing new life into this irreplaceable piece of English history, using it as a living venue for educational retreats, spiritual formation, and community.
