Grevel House, Chipping Campden
Grevel House is located at the north end of Chipping Campden’s beautiful High Street. Unbeknown to most, Grevel House is actually one of the the oldest stone buildings in Chipping Campden. It is one of the few and finest examples in Britain of 14th century architecture. Look out for the gargoyles and sun dial when you visit.
Built in 1380 by William Grevel “the flower of all England’s wool merchants.” He was a citizen of London and financier to Richard II.
The house has been remodelled over the centuries, but it is thought that the entrance door and two-story bay to the right have original stonework. It was one of the first in Campden to have Chimneys instead of a hole in the roof. The iron bars around the Oriel window in the 1840’s a s protection against the “Navvies” who built the nearby railway under the supervision of acertain Mr. Brunel.
