Roman tessellated pavements have been found at Frampton, depicting one of the earliest known Christian symbols in England.

[4] In the nineteenth century the Game Laws, which govern English field sports, were drafted at the Court.

[6] Today the legacy of the Court and its park is that the valley around Frampton is still well-wooded, and most of the houses in the village lie to the north of the main road.

This previously comprised two farms—Southover Farm and Longlands Farm—and accompanying labourers cottages, plus a large private house with tiered gardens and an orchard.

Nunnery Mead, a nature reserve managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is near the village.