Athelhampton is a heritage property in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, England seen on screen in Sleuth (1972), Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (1976).
Location: Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, England
Verified facts
- Located in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10807 - Appeared in Sleuth (movie, 1972)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10807 - Appeared in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (tv, 1976)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10808, SRC-11019 - Built in 1485
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743 - Architectural style: Tudor (15th-century)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens (gardens)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10806 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athelhampton (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10807 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sleuth-1972.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10808 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seeds_of_Doom (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11019 — downthetubes.net – Doctor Who's Seeds of Doom location up for sale for 7.5 million (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11231 — https://www.historichouses.org/house/athelhampton-house-gardens/visit/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11743 — Parks & Gardens UK — Athelhampton (Register of Parks and Gardens entry) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom filmed?
Athelhampton, in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom. This property has also appeared on screen in Sleuth.
Where was Sleuth filmed?
Athelhampton, in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for Sleuth. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom.
Where is Athelhampton located?
Athelhampton is located in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset.