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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fonthill_(house)Fonthill (house) - Wikipedia

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   Fonthill Castle was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete and features 44 rooms, over 200 windows, 18 fireplaces, 10 bathrooms and one powder room. The interior was originally painted in pastel colors, but age and sunlight have all but ...

2. www.mercermuseum.org › about › fonthill-castleFonthill Castle | Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

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   Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill Castle both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill Castle served as a ...

3. fonthill.co.uk › historyHistory | The Fonthill Estate

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   The first appearance of a house at Fonthill comes in 1533, when Sir John Mervyn purchased the estate and lived in a house surrounded by a park. A hundred years later Fonthill House was owned by Lord Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer in Charles I’s reign. He built a wall around his park and commissioned an impressive stable block.

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   Where is Fonthill House?

   • Outstanding Care in St Albans, Hertfordshire. A Unique City We are now able to offer COVID safe visiting at our care home, contact our team for more information Fonthill House is located in a quiet corner of leafy St Albans, Hertfordshire, which is a beautiful and thriving cathedral city situated in the charming Hertfordshire countryside.

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   Who built Fonthill Castle?

   • Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill Castle both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints.

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   When was Fonthill House built?

   • The first appearance of a house at Fonthill comes in 1533, when Sir John Mervyn purchased the estate and lived in a house surrounded by a park. A hundred years later Fonthill House was owned by Lord Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer in Charles I’s reign. He built a wall around his park and commissioned an impressive stable block.

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   Is Fonthill Castle accessible?

   • Due to its historic nature, Fonthill Castle has limited accessibility with steep stairs and narrow, uneven passages throughout the site. Personal photography is permitted during tours; commercial, wedding, or event photography permits are available.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g52511-dFonthill Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Definitely a site to see if you are in Doylestown. The guided tour is about an hour long and includes only the "castle" but provides a lot of local history about Henry Mercer and the tile industry. Tickets are available online with a cost of $15. The price is reasonable for the tour.

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6. www.mercermuseum.orgMercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

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   May 4, 2024 · • On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour of the day will start at 2:00 p.m. • On Friday, May 31, 2024, Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour of the day will start at 2:00 p.m. • On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle will be ...

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8. www.mercermuseum.org › visit › fonthill-castleFonthill Castle | Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

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   • On Friday, May 31, 2024, Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour of the day will start at 2:00 p.m. • On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Fonthill Castle will have a delayed opening. The first tour will begin at 11:00 a.m. • On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Mercer Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. for a private event.

9. www.fonthillcare.co.uk › about-us › about-st-albansAbout Beautiful St Albans in Hertfordshire | Fonthill House

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   Fonthill House is located in a quiet corner of leafy St Albans, Hertfordshire, which is a beautiful and thriving cathedral city situated in the charming Hertfordshire countryside. Green landscapes meet ancient streets in this enduringly popular destination, which boasts 2000 years of history, breathtaking parks and enviable culture and ...