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Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

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Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
Higher Ashton
Dunchideock (near)
Exeter
Devon
EX6 7QY

Tel: 01647 252 455
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About Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

Haldon Belvedere / Lawrence Castle is a landmark on the Devon skyline which is visible from miles around. It was originally built by Sir Robert Palk, a past Governor of Madras who was reputed to be one of the richest men in England in the late 1700's. He had made his fortune in India while in the employ of the East India Company and this allowed him to purchase Haldon House in Dunchideock and estates extending to 11,600 acres. The house was extended to establish a grandiose mansion designed on Buckingham House in London. All that remains now is the stable block and staff quarters which have been converted into the Lord Haldon Country House Hotel and a private dwelling. The Palks used the belvedere to entertain special guests such as King George III and later, Marconi is said to have carried out tests at the site which has evidence of having been a Neolithic settlement. The triangular tower was extensively renovated in 1994 to illustrate the magnificence of its fine architecture, its ornate plasterwork, gothic windows and mahogany flooring. The spiral stone staircase with cantilevered steps, wrought iron and mahogany balustrade and hand rail, leads to the roof terrace where the best views are to be had. The building is, without doubt, one of the finest examples of this type of 18



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