Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a National Trust-owned nature reserve and visitor centre in Broomfield, Somerset, England. It was formerly an estate, and large English country house, belonging to the Crosse family.

Fyne Court
The cafe and shop at Fyne Court
Location within Somerset
General information
Town or cityBroomfield
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.080563°N 3.114310°W / 51.080563; -3.114310
Construction startedc.1629
Demolished1894
ClientAndrew Crosse

Andrew Crosse conducted a series of experiments with electricity, including the development of large voltaic piles, at the house during his ownership in the early 19th century. The main building of Fyne Court burnt down in 1894. The buildings which survived the fire have been used as offices and a visitor centre by organisations such as the Somerset Wildlife Trust and Quantock Hills AONB Service since it came into the ownership of the National Trust in 1967. It is surrounded by a large country estate of woodland, ponds and meadows. Within the grounds are a folly and boathouse.

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