Mompesson House is a historic town house located on the north side of the market place in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Constructed between 1701 and 1703 for Edward Mompesson, a merchant and member of a prominent local family, the building exemplifies early‑Georgian architecture with a symmetrical façade, rusticated ground floor, and a hipped roof.
The house was originally built as a private residence and later passed through several owners, including the Le Marchant family in the 19th century. In 1913, the National Trust acquired Mompesson House, and it has since been operated as a house museum open to the public. The interior retains period furnishings, decorative plasterwork, and original wood paneling, providing insight into the domestic arrangements of an affluent early‑18th‑century household.
Mompesson House is a Grade I listed building, a designation indicating it is of exceptional interest and national importance. The museum’s collection includes Georgian furniture, silverware, paintings, and a notable collection of English and foreign porcelain. The house also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programmes related to social history, art, and heritage conservation.
The building forms part of the broader historic fabric of Salisbury’s market place, contributing to the city’s architectural heritage and tourism economy. It is accessible to visitors year-round, subject to the National Trust’s operating hours and seasonal variations.