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Castles & Stately HomesDevon, Cornwall & SomersetSouthwest castles and stately homes around Devon, Cornwall, Somerset. The Southwest is home to numerous castles, stately homes and historic houses, all seeped in history and social interest. Names like Tintagel Castle and Pendennis Castle are of course widely known but many of the lesser known buildings such as Saltram House are also well worth a visit.
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Houses in the Rame Peninsula A guide by Crabpot.co.uk
National Trust | Antony Early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens landscaped by Repton. Has collections of paintings, furniture & textiles.
National Trust | Cotehele Medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds
Saltram House & Gardens Magnificent Georgian mansion with Adam interiors, gardens and park. Home to the Parker family for generations, Saltram is a remarkable survival of a George II mansion (modelled around a Tudor core). It is complete with its original contents and set in an attractive landscape park. National Trust property page with information about opening times and facilities.
Cornwall Hetitage - Tintagel Castle - Cornwall Online A Guide to Cornwall's Hetitage - Cornwall Online. Includes other English Heritage sites; Chysauster Ancient Village | Launceston Castle | Lostwitiel Castle | St. Mawes Castle | Pendennis Castle
Welcome to CamelotCastle.com Camelot was the most famous castle in the medieval legends of King Arthur, and where, according to legend, he reigned over Briton before the Saxon conquest. There are many theories as to the location of Camelot, one of these being at Tintagel.
North Devon Houses and Gardens North Devon is also home to some of the most beautiful and historic houses to be found in the UK.
Hemyock Castle Long an important historic centre, today Hemyock Castle offers a warm welcome for Visitors, Schools, and Groups; and comfortable Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation. An excellent touring centre for Devon, Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Restormel Castle Lostwithiel Cornwall - English Heritage - Cornwall Online You can still make out the ruins of Restormel's keep, gate and Great Hall, and even the kitchens and private rooms.
Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall - English Heritage - Cornwall Online King Henry VIII was so determined to prevent the French from attacking his shores he built a chain of castles all along the south coast. Pendennis, built in the mid-sixteenth century, is part of that chain
Castles in Cornwall Browse our listing of Cornwall castles or directly search our family name database to see if your surname is affiliated with any of these fine castles found in the region of Cornwall.
The National Trust, Killerton House near Exeter, Devon Killerton House is a National Trust property in Devon, UK. It is an elegant 18th century house with a landscaped hillside garden. A period costume exhibition is on display, changed every year. 5 colour coded walks on the Estate. Schools/groups welcome.
Pencarrow House and Gardens in Cornwall Pencarrow is an historic Georgian house in Cornwall containing a collection of pictures, furniture, and antiques, with internationally known listed gardens running to fifty acres.
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