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Stanbury, Cornwall

Stanbury is a manor house near Morwenstow, Cornwall. The house was built in the 16th century for John Manning, though it has seen alterations in subsequent centuries. It was the birthplace of John Stanberry, who was an important religious figure, and became the Bishop of Hereford and made the first Provost at Eton College by King Henry VI. And also born here was Sir William Adams, a renowned oculist. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1231145.

Place Type: Tudor House
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.897181,-4.5471349
Grid Reference: SS 2097 1394
Civil Parish: Morwenstow CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 304639
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stanbury,_Cornwall_304639

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