Cotehele House |
| Hob Uid: 968039 | |
Location :
Cornwall
Calstock
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| Grid Ref : SX4223906861 |
| Summary : Country house probably originating circa 1300, with alterations of early 15thcentury. The main phases of building appear to have been by Sir Richard Edgcumbe from 1485 -89 and his son, Sir Piers Edgcumbe, from 1489 - 1520. Some intermediate alterations and the addition of the north west tower in 1627. Internal alterations of early and late 18th century. The east range was remodelled in 1862 as accommodation for a widowed Countess of Mount Edgcumbe. Few later alterations. The original plan is uncertain but the main hall is thought to be the core of the original building. A license for the chapel was issued in 1411. There is a gunport dating to circa 1470. |
More information : SX 42236858: Cotehele House (1)
Cotehele House originated from c. 1300 and has early 15th century aterations. The main phase of building took place from 1485-1520 with remodelling in 1862. The original plan is uncertain but the main hall is thought to be the core of the original building. A license for the chapel was issued in 1411. The fifteenth century barn is listed I. (2)
(SX 422684) A mid 16th century estate map of the house shows a deer park. A settlement, then no longer occupied is also indicated (Lovehell Walls). There is a record of its existance in 1343 with the name now only surviving in field names. Several mills are also referred to (SX 46 NW 45-7). (3)
Listed. (4)
It contains a gunport dating to circa 1470. (5) |