DiCamillo Companion
England

Castle Hill House (Castle Hill)

Filleigh

Devon

England

Historic County: Devonshire

Circa Date: Tudor core w/1684 rebuild and 18th & 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

Burned 1934 and rebuilt.

House Open to Public: Limited Access to House - Grounds Open to Public

Country House: Yes

The House from "Morris's Views of Seats," circa 1875.

  • Architect: Edward Blore

    Date: 1842-45
    Designed: Additions to House for 2nd Earl Fortescue

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    Architect: Roger Morris

    Date: Circa 1730
    Designed: Rebuilt and enlarged House for Hugh, 1st Lord Fortescue.

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  • Country Life: LXXV, 272, 300, 1934.

  • Title: England's Lost Houses From the Archives of Country Life
    Author: Worsley, Giles
    Year Published: 2002
    Reference: pg. 8
    Publisher: London: Aurum Press
    ISBN: 1854108204
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

    Title: Country Life: 100 Favourite Houses
    Author: Green, Candida Lycett
    Year Published: 1999
    Publisher: London: Boxtree
    ISBN: 0752213334
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Grade I

  • Current Seat / Home of: Arthur Gore, 9th Earl of Arran.

    Past Seat / Home of: Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Clinton, 1st Baron Fortescue, and 14th Baron Clinton, 18th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: The House is available for weddings and conferences

  • House Open to Public: Limited Access to House - Grounds Open to Public

    Phone: 01598-760-336

    Fax: 01598-760-457

    Website: http://www.castlehilldevon.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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