Caerhays Castle
by Chris Thaxter
Title
Caerhays Castle
Artist
Chris Thaxter
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Photograph - Photograph
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Caerhays Castle or Carhayes Castle (translation of caerhays into English: "enclosed castle") is a semi-castellated manor house located 0.5 mi south of St Michael Caerhays, a village in Cornwall, England, UK. It is situated overlooking Porthluney Cove on the English Channel. The garden hosts the largest collection of magnolias in England and contains one of four National Magnolia Collections under the auspices of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens.The exterior, bearing the appearance of a Norman castle, was built of rough stone quarried from the immediate neighbourhood. The front entrance, 160 ft in length, has a southern exposure and is elevated on an embattled terrace. The principal rooms are located towards the south and east, joined by a large gallery room. Painted glass adorns the windows of the dining room, staircase, and entrance hall.
Parts of the original manor remain, including the ancient chapel as well as an old walkway to the sea which retains the name of the Watchhouse Walk.
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March 18th, 2014
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