Memorials & monuments · South West England
Nettlecombe Court
In or near Treborough.
Nettlecombe Court and park is an old estate on the northern fringes of the Brendon Hills, within the Exmoor National Park. They are within the civil parish of Nettlecombe, named after the house, and a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Washford · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nettlecombe Court, the nearest railway station is Washford, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA4 4HT, and entry is free.
About
Nettlecombe Court and park is an old estate on the northern fringes of the Brendon Hills, within the Exmoor National Park. They are within the civil parish of Nettlecombe, named after the house, and are approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from the village of Williton, in the English county of Somerset. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The 16th-century Elizabethan, Tudor and Medieval architecture with Georgian refinements includes a mansion, Medieval hall, church, monumental oak grove, and a farm. It is surrounded by 60 hectares (150 acres) of estate parkland situated within the Exmoor National Park, once a part of the estate. It lays sheltered at the northeast incline of the Brendon Hills. The park surrounding the house is Grade II listed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Nettlecombe Park blends into woodlands, with the house serving as the Leonard Wills Field Centre for field scientists who wish to study the surrounding natural environment, which is the best example of this type of ecosystem remaining in England. Today, nearby hills and woodlands, including Exmoor National Park, have provided opportunities for general scientific introductory field courses on environmental themes and botany. Habitats include marine, freshwater and heather moorland and the surrounding settlements range from hamlets to villages to the country town of Taunton. An archaeological excavation on the edge of the property, near the sea coast,…
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Nettlecombe Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Nettlecombe Court and park is an old estate on the northern fringes of the Brendon Hills, within the Exmoor National Park. They are within the civil parish of Nettlecombe, named after the house, and are approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from the village of Williton, in the English county of Somerset. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The 16th-century Elizabethan, Tudor and Medieval architecture with Georgian refinements includes a mansion, Medieval hall, church, monumental oak grove, and a farm. It is surrounded by 60 hectares (150 acres) of estate parkland situated within the Exmoor National Park, once a part of the estate. It lays sheltered at the northeast incline of the Brendon Hills. The park surrounding the house is Grade II listed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Nettlecombe Park blends into woodlands, with the house serving as the Leonard Wills Field Centre for field scientists who wish to study the surrounding natural environment, which is the best example of this type of ecosystem remaining in England. Today, nearby hills and woodlands, including Exmoor National Park, have provided opportunities for general scientific introductory field courses on environmental themes and botany. Habitats include marine, freshwater and heather moorland and the surrounding settlements range from hamlets to villages to the country town of Taunton. An archaeological excavation on the edge of the property, near the sea coast, has revealed the remains of Danish Vikings who were defeated there circa 900.
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Background
History
Nettlecombe was originally spelled Netelcumbe and by 1245 Nettelcumbe meaning the place or valley where the nettles grow. Nettlecombe has never been bought or sold. It was held before the Norman Conquest by Prince Godwine, son of King Harold. William the Conqueror assumed possession of Nettlecombe after defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. In 1160, Henry II granted it to Hugh de Raleigh, and to his heirs in perpetuity. It passed to Warine de Raleigh, and on through direct blood heirs until the nineteenth century, a claim strengthened by marriages between deep ancestral cousins. The estate became a seat of the Trevelyan baronets (previously spelled as Trevilian), who also held…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1310, -3.3500
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Nettlecombe
- Postcode
- TA4 4HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Washford — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Nettlecombe Court (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nettlecombe Court?
- Nettlecombe Court is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 4HT), in the parish of Nettlecombe.
- What is Nettlecombe Court?
- Nettlecombe Court and park is an old estate on the northern fringes of the Brendon Hills, within the Exmoor National Park. They are within the civil parish of Nettlecombe, named after the house, and a
- How do I get to Nettlecombe Court?
- The nearest railway station is Washford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 4HT.
- Is Nettlecombe Court a protected site?
- Yes — Nettlecombe Court is part of the Nettlecombe Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Nettlecombe Court free to visit?
- Yes, Nettlecombe Court is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nettlecombe Court?
- The nearest railway station is Washford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 4HT.