The house from an 1853 print
This 1792 engraving may be Compton House before its late 18th century rebuilding
Earlier Houses: There was probably a Medieval manor on the site of the current house.
John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 1, 1853.
Country Life: XXVIII, 228, 1910.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Edward Penruddocke, 1600-13; Sir Robert Penruddock, 1613-15; Sir John Penruddock, 1615-48; Charles Penruddocke, until 1788; Captain George Penruddocke, early 20th century; Penruddocke family here until 1930.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No