Lanhydrock House
Lanhydrock House, commonly known simply as Lanhydrock, is a country house and estate in the parish of Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK.
| Lanhydrock House | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England |
| Coordinates | 50.441°N 4.698°W |
| Built | 1881–1882 |
| Architect | Sir George Gilbert Scott |
| Owner | National Trust |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Lanhydrock House |
| Designated | 25 October 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1157870 |
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens | |
| Official name | Lanhydrock |
| Designated | 11 June 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1000449 |
Location of Lanhydrock House in Cornwall | |
The great house stands in extensive grounds (360 hectares or 890 acres) above the River Fowey and it has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1953. Much of the present house dates back to Victorian times but some sections date from the 1620s. It is a Grade I listed building and is set in gardens with formal areas. The hill behind the house is planted with a fine selection of shrubs and trees.
The parish church is dedicated to St Hydroc and stands in the grounds of Lanhydrock House. Parts date back to the late 15th century and the church has a chancel, nave, north and south aisles and three-stage battlemented tower with nine bells. Eight bells date from the late 19th century and are regularly rung. The ninth bell dates from circa 1599 and is only rung infrequently for tolling.