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Montacute House (22mi/35km northwest of Dorchester), a delightful Elizabethan country mansion, was built by Thomas Phelips, Speaker of the House of Commons in the reign of James I. The house was probably begun in 1588 and completed around 1600. It is built of the mellow, locally quarried, Ham Hill stone, as also is Montacute village. The E-shaped three-storied building has large bay windows with many lights, curved gables and unusually tall and decorative chimneys. Statues of famous historical figures adorn niches in the walls. The rooms, with opulent 17th-18th century furnishings, include the Great Hall where a plaster frieze tells the story of a husband deceived. Lord Curzon's Room on the first floor commemorates the famous statesman,
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Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display; Decorative arts display; Paintings, art collections; Manor or country house; Architecture - Renaissance
Montacute House
Montacute TA15 6XP
United Kingdom
Montacute TA15 6XP
United Kingdom
| March 15 to November 2 | ||||||||
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | ||
| Always closed on: | ||||||||
| Good Friday - Christian | ||||||||
| Adult | 8.50 |
| Group discounts | 8.30 |
| Child | 4.00 |
| Family | 21.10 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 5.10 |
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Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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