St Michaels Mount |
Hob Uid: 870519 | |
Location : Cornwall St. Michael's Mount
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Grid Ref : SW5145502984 |
Summary : The house at St Michael's Mount was converted from a fort after the Civil War. Much was extended and remodelled, ultilizing some of the monastic features including the monks refectory which was converted into the Chevy Chase Room which features a 17th century plaster frieze. The Lady Chapel was remodelled and now contains the Blue Drawing Room with 18th century Gothic style plasterwork. In circa 1826 the outer defences on the north and east sides were remodelled to provide walks around the Lady Chapel and front of the church. The modifications during this period greatly increased the accommodation, reroofing and reflooring of the old fabric. The Armoury and Sir John's Room were constructed in their present form in 1877 and had previously been used as the kitchen quarters. |
More information : SW 51472982. Most of the fort [SW 52 NW 17] was in a state of disrepair following the Civil War when it was bought by John St. Aubyn. Much was extended and remodelled, ultilizing some of the monastic features [SW 52 NW 3]. The monks refectory was converted into the Chevy Chase Room which features a 17th century plaster frieze depicting the Chevy Chase. The Lady chapel was remodelled and now contains the Blue Drawing Room with 18th century Gothic style plasterwork. In c. 1826 the outer defences on the north and east sides were remodelled to provide walks around the Lady Chapel and front of the church. The modifications during this period greatly increased the accommodation, reroofing and reflooring of the old fabric, with the additions of the Armoury and Sir John's Room. These were constructed in their present form in 1877 and had previously been used as the kitchen quarters. Grade 1 listed. (1-4)
Gardens, HBMC listed II. (5)
Notes on the state of the castle in 1623. (6) |