Wondering Bride
Lewtrenchard Manor dates from the early 17th century.
It's owner, Sir Thomas Monk was thrown in jail
for debts owed so in order to settle his debts
he was forced to sell Lewtrenchard Manor. He
sold the home to Henry Gould who have owned the
home for generations and have a long history there.
One of the most famous ghosts of Lewtrenchard
Manor is said to be Susannah Gould who was married
on March 19th 1729. After the ceremony she was walking
up the drive of the house when all of a sudden she
dropped dead of a heart attack. They say she can still
be seen walking sadly down the drive of Lewtranchard
Manor in her wedding dress.
In 1777 Margaret Gould took over the
property after her son Edward had died and squandered
the family fortune on gambling. She was an amazing
business woman and not only did she repay all debts
the family owed but also built up the fortune enough
to make a great deal of improvements to the home. After
she died, she simply could not leave her beloved Lewtrenchard
Manor and can be seen wondering the Long Gallery.
Through marriage the family name of
Gould changed to a double name of Baring-Gould. Sabine
Baring-Gould was both the local squire as well as the
local vicar. He met at young 16 year old mill gilr
and after making sure she had an education he married
her and they were happily married for 48 years and
produced 15 children. He loved Lewtrenchard Manor and
devoted himself for keeping the manor in impeccable
condition. It is for this reason that Lewtrenchard
Manor is in the condition it is today.
Like Margaret Gould, Sabine Baring-Gould
could not part with Lewtrenchard Manor and is said
to still wonder the grounds, making sure the Manor
is well taken care of.
Front Gates of Lewtrenchard
Manor 
Lewtrenchard Manor 
Stone Pathway at Lewtrenchard Manor
Gardens of Lewtrenchard Manor
Guest Room at Lewtrenchard Manor
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