The great house stands in extensive grounds (360 hectares or 890 acres) above the River Fowey and it has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to Victorian times but some sections date from the 1620s. It is a Grade I-listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees.
Lanhydrock estate belonged to the Augustinian priory of St Petroc at Bodmin but the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the 1530s saw it pass into private hands. In 1620 wealthy merchant Sir Richard Robartes acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard and constructed of grey granite. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor, a notable public figure who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council.
During the 18th century the east wing of the house was demolished leaving the U-shaped plan seen today. In 1881 a major fire destroyed the south wing and caused extensive damage to the central section. Of the main house only the north wing, with its 29m Long Gallery, and the front porch building survived intact, though the original gatehouse also dates back to the mid-17th century. New sections were built behind the south wing, including a kitchen block, in the style of the original building - which was unusual at the time.
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There are beautiful formal gardens at Lanhydrock House, and these are overlooked on one side by the 15th century church of St Hydroc. The gardens and house, which dates from the 17th century but which was largely rebuilt in the late 19th century following a severe fire, belong to the National Trust.
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Much of Lanhydrock House, originally dating from the 17th century, was rebuilt following a devastating fire in the 1880's. This family coat of arms on the outside of the house looks relatively undamaged by weather, and is therefore probably a Victorian replacement. Whatever the age, the craftsmanship is excellent.
The great house stands in extensive grounds (360 hectares or 890 acres) above the River Fowey and it has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to Victorian times but some sections date from the 1620s. It is a Grade I-listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees.
Lanhydrock estate belonged to the Augustinian priory of St Petroc at Bodmin but the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the 1530s saw it pass into private hands. In 1620 wealthy merchant Sir Richard Robartes acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard and constructed of grey granite. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor, a notable public figure who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council.
During the 18th century the east wing of the house was demolished leaving the U-shaped plan seen today. In 1881 a major fire destroyed the south wing and caused extensive damage to the central section. Of the main house only the north wing, with its 29m Long Gallery, and the front porch building survived intact, though the original gatehouse also dates back to the mid-17th century. New sections were built behind the south wing, including a kitchen block, in the style of the original building - which was unusual at the time.
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Much of Lanhydrock House, originally dating from the 17th century, was rebuilt following a devastating fire in the 1880's, and it was re-equipped with state-of-the-art Victorian services and appliances, including all the latest kitchen equipment. The house now mainly reflects the late Victorian era.
The great house stands in extensive grounds (360 hectares or 890 acres) above the River Fowey and it has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to Victorian times but some sections date from the 1620s. It is a Grade I-listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees.
Lanhydrock estate belonged to the Augustinian priory of St Petroc at Bodmin but the Dissolution of the Monasteries during the 1530s saw it pass into private hands. In 1620 wealthy merchant Sir Richard Robartes acquired the estate and began building Lanhydrock House, designed to a four-sided layout around a central courtyard and constructed of grey granite. Robartes died in 1624 but work on the building was continued by his son John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor, a notable public figure who served as Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council.
During the 18th century the east wing of the house was demolished leaving the U-shaped plan seen today. In 1881 a major fire destroyed the south wing and caused extensive damage to the central section. Of the main house only the north wing, with its 29m Long Gallery, and the front porch building survived intact, though the original gatehouse also dates back to the mid-17th century. New sections were built behind the south wing, including a kitchen block, in the style of the original building - which was unusual at the time.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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This parish church is within a beautiful setting in the grounds of Lanhydrock House in Cornwall. It is dedicated to St Hydroc who was a 5th century Cornish saint. Thought to date from the early 15th century, the church had major extensions and alterations towards the end of the 15th century. There have also been substantial alterations in subsequent years. It has a chancel, nave, north and south aisles and three-stage battlemented tower with one bell. The church is Grade I-listed and is a scheduled ancient monument.
Lanhydrock House can be seen beyond the trees on the far right of the picture and is owned by the National Trust. The Lanhydrock estate lies roughly half-way between Bodmin and Lostwithiel.
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