The house from "Morris's Views of Seats," circa 1875.
The house from a circa 1901 postcard
House & Family History: The house was gutted by fire in 1934 and rebuilt.
Architect: John Soane
Date: Circa 1786-90Architect: Henry Herbert (Pembroke and Montgomery)
Date: 1729-circa 1740Architect: Richard Boyle (Burlington)
Date: 1729-circa 1740Architect: Gerald Wellesley (Wellington)
Date: 1930sArchitect: Edward Blore
Date: 1842-45Architect: Roger Morris
Date: 1729-circa 1740Country Life: Mar 17 & 24, 1934. Oct 29, 1938.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 132, 150, 515, 707, 967
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
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: 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, 14th Baron Clinton, until 1751; Matthew Fortescue, 2nd Baron Fortescue, 1751-85; Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Baron Fortescue and 1st Earl Fortescue, 1785-1841; Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue, 1841-61; Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue, 1861-1905; Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue, 1905-32; Hugh William Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue, 1932-58.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: The house is available for weddings and events
House Open to Public: Grounds Open to the Public - House Only Open for Events / Exclusive Use
Phone: 01598-760-336
Fax: 01598-760-457
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://castlehilldevon.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: Yes