Earlier Houses: A castle has existed here since at least Norman times.
Garden & Outbuildings: The 13th century gatehouse is extant. Dunster Castle is home to the National Collection of Strawberry Trees and Britain's oldest lemon tree.
Architect: Anthony Salvin
Date: 1868–72John 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. 207, 1853.
Country Life: XIV, 686, 1903. Jul 16 & 23, 1987.
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
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years.
Current Ownership Type: The National Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01643-821-314
Fax: 01643-823-000
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Historic Houses Member: No