Castles · South West England
Mount Edgcumbe House
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Mount Edgcumbe House — castle in england south west. Operated by Historic England.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport · 2.7 km
About
Mount Edgcumbe House is a castle located in england south west. Operated by Historic England. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mount Edgcumbe House is a historic castle located in South-West England. It serves as a prominent example of 18th-century architecture. The site is surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland, offering visitors scenic views of the surrounding area. Mount Edgcumbe House is notable for its role in local history and its picturesque setting along the coast.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3543, -4.1759
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Maker-with-Rame
- Postcode
- PL10 1HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1547
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w225476573 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6920546 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Edgcumbe House?
- Mount Edgcumbe House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL10 1HZ), in the parish of Maker-with-Rame.
- What is Mount Edgcumbe House?
- Mount Edgcumbe House — castle in england south west. Operated by Historic England.
- How do I get to Mount Edgcumbe House?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL10 1HZ.
- When was Mount Edgcumbe House built?
- Built or established in 1547.
- Is Mount Edgcumbe House a protected site?
- Yes — Mount Edgcumbe House is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Mount Edgcumbe House charge admission?
- Mount Edgcumbe House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mount Edgcumbe House?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL10 1HZ.