In the 16th century Nicholas Poyntz added the east wing to the existing moated house, which addition was lavishly decorated to impress King Henry VIII, who with his second wife, Anne Boleyn, visited the house in 1535 during a tour of the West Country.
Nicholas Poyntz added the east wing to the existing moated house. This was in the 16th century. Addition was lavishly decorated to impress King Henry VIII. King Henry VIII with his second wife visited the house in 1535 during a tour of the West Country the existing moated house. Anne Boleyn was his second wife.