Castle Horneck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle Horneck, Penzance |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Location | Penzance Cornwall |
| Coordinates | 50°07′05″N 5°33′29″W / 50.117926°N 5.557929°W |
| Construction started | 12th-century |
| Client | John Tyre |
| Owner | Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Castle Horneck | |
| Designated | 7 February 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1143172 |
Castle Horneck is an old and important building near Penzance in Cornwall. It's a Grade II* listed building, which means it's very special. The building you see today is a beautiful Georgian mansion.
Since 1950, Castle Horneck has been a youth hostel. It is owned by the Youth Hostels Association (YHA). This means young people can stay there when they travel.
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Exploring Castle Horneck's Past
Castle Horneck has a long and interesting history. People sometimes called it "Iron Castle." It might even be the site of a very old castle that once stood near Penzance.
Who Built Castle Horneck?
The Tyes family is said to have built Castle Horneck in the 12th century. This was a very long time ago! In the 13th and 14th centuries, the Tyes family were important lords of the Manor of Alverton. This manor played a big part in how Penzance grew. The town of Penzance was first mentioned in records in 1284.
Later, in the early 1500s, a man named Thomas Lavelis from Castle Horneck inherited another property. This happened when he married Joanna, who was the youngest daughter of John de Trewoofe.
The Borlase Family Home
Castle Horneck was the ancient home of the Borlase family. Around 1720, Dr. Walter Borlase rebuilt the front of the house. This gave it the Georgian look we see today.
In the 1860s, the Borlase family was one of the main landowners in the area of Morvah. By 1893, the Misses Borlase were still important ladies of the manor in Morvah.
Modern Changes and Famous Residents
The house was updated in 1879. It got bigger windows on the front. New parts were also added to the east and north sides of the building.
At that time, Castle Horneck had large grounds. There were amazing trees there, including giant redwood trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum). It also had some of the biggest holly trees (Ilex aquifolium) in the area.
In April 1880, the house was rented out to Reverend Franklyn Tonkin. He was the vicar of Madron. At the same time, William Copeland Borlase was living nearby. He was born at Castle Horneck in 1848.
Today, Castle Horneck continues its story as a youth hostel. It welcomes many young travelers to explore Cornwall.
