A medieval part of what is now Potterne was the manor of Blount's Court, which probably originated in the 13th century. By 1953, the house and property now known as Blount's Court had been owned by the Stancomb family since 1809, when William Stancomb started building the house, for which he revived the ancient name.
A medieval part of what is now Potterne was once called Blount's Court, a manor that likely began in the 13th century. By 1953, the house and land known as Blount's Court had been owned by the Stancomb family since 1809 when William Stancomb started building it and revived the old name.