Arundells
The former Salisbury home of Edward Heath, where personal collections, political associations and a Cathedral Close setting give the house its particular character.
Arundells est un château situé à Salisbury, England, au Royaume-Uni. Le registre le désigne comme « Grade II* listed building ». Données issues de Wikidata.
Register entry — ARUNDELLS. National Heritage List for England reference: 1254399. Recorded designation: Grade II* listed building.
First listed: 1952-02-28. This is the listing date, not a construction date.
Source: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1254399
The register identity was cross-checked against the official record name, coordinates and grade on 21 October 2026.
An English editorial overview and visiting guidance are available in this dossier. Check the linked official information for current opening times, access and booking arrangements.
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- Historic city house and political collection
- Royaume-Uni
- Salisbury
- South West England
- other
- 1952-02-28
Lecture éditoriale
The official Arundells website identifies the house as the former home of Sir Edward Heath, British prime minister and statesman. Its Cathedral Close address places it in an urban historic setting rather than an isolated country estate.
The house contains a personal collection of paintings, ceramics, photographs, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia. The published account includes works associated with artists such as John Singer Sargent and objects linked to Heath's political life. Following his death in 2005, the property passed under the charitable foundation established in his name, reflecting his wish for others to share the house and its collections.
Our editorial reading: examine the relationship between a private domestic setting and a public political career. Individual objects should be understood through their recorded provenance rather than assumed to represent formal state gifts or public ownership.
Source: https://arundells.org/ (checked 21 October 2026).
Conseils de visite
Use the foundation's current visiting and exhibition information to plan admission. Allow time for the personal collections and check which rooms or areas are included in the available visit.
Localisation et visite
Confirmez les horaires, les conditions d’accès et les réservations auprès du lieu lui-même. Ces indications suivent la notice source.
Sources et crédits
Notice source : Wikidata
Notice source : Eigen redactie
Notice source : National Heritage List for England (Historic England)
Notice source : Wikimedia Commons
Explorer la région
D’après le pays et la région enregistrés. Le découpage européen est un choix éditorial. Ce lien ouvre la collection régionale en anglais, avec des lieux de plusieurs Mondes et des publications liées.