DiCamillo Companion
England

Werrington Park

Werrington, near Launceston

Cornwall

England

Historic County: Devon, Devonshire

Circa Date: 16th century core, incorporating medeival elements w/17th & 18th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

An 1832 hand-colored engraving of the house

  • House & Family History: Werrington was rebuilt for Sir Francis Drake, nephew of the famous admiral.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Francis Drake, 17th century. Sir William Morice, 17th century; Sir Nicholas Morice, 18th century. Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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