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Mount Edgcumbe
Hob Uid: 437551
Location : Cornwall Maker-with-Rame
Grid Ref : SX4530052750
Summary : Fortified house constructed circa 1553, destroyed in 1941 and rebuilt in 1959. Details of the original plan were recorded by E.M. Jope during its demolition prior to rebuilding and included round towers at the angles which were replaced by large octagonal towers during the late 18th century. A library wing was added in the 19th century.
More information : (SX 45305275) Mount Edgcumb (NAT) (1) The original fortified mansion of Mount Edgcumbe was built about 1553 but was burnt down during the Second World War; it was rebuilt on the original foundations in 1959. Details of the original plan were recorded by E.M. Jope during its demolition prior to rebuilding. The 16th century house had round towers at the angles which were replaced by large octagonal towers in the late 18th century; a library wing was added in the 19th century. The entrance hall was lofty and imposing with marble columns and pilasters. (7) (See illustration for plan of house 1894&1968)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Constructed c1553
Monument End Date : 1563
Monument Start Date : 1543
Monument Type : Fortified House
Evidence : Demolished Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C18 additions
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1767
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Demolished Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19 additions
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1800
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Demolished Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Demolished in 1941
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1941
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Demolished Building

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Rebuilt in 1959
Monument End Date : 1959
Monument Start Date : 1959
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 61834
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SX 45 SE 36
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1991-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31

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Mount Edgcumbe