DiCamillo Companion
England

Avon Castle

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house, probably built in the 17th century, near the site of the current house. From this earlier house the 1650 Avon Lodge is extant.

    Built / Designed For: John Mills

    Collections: The contents were auctioned by Christie's on December 12, 1930.

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Lyne family, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Mills, 1872-73. John Edmund Unett Philipson Turner-Turner, 1873-1900. Colonel Rolf Peacock, 1901-13. Charles John Perceval, 9th Earl of Egmont, 1913-29; Frederick Joseph Trevelyan Perceval, 10th Earl of Egmont, 1930-32. Vernon Cotes, mid-20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

    Ownership Details: Divided into nine flats

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No