Trerice facts for kids
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Trerice House, as rebuilt in 1572 by John Arundell
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| Type | Manor House |
| OS grid reference | SW 84115 58478 |
| Built | 15th Century |
| Rebuilt | 1570-73 |
| Owner | National Trust |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Official name: Trerice | |
| Designated | 28 February 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1328731 |
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Trerice (say Tre-rice) is a historic manor in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It's near Newquay, in a village called Kestle Mill. The main building, known as Trerice House, is a beautiful Tudor house.
Since 1953, the National Trust has owned Trerice House and its gardens. It's now open for everyone to visit! The house is a Grade I listed building, which means it's a very important historic site. Even the two stone lions on the front lawn are listed as Grade II, showing their historical value. The garden also has an orchard with many old types of fruit trees.
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What Does "Trerice" Mean?
The name Trerice has a special meaning. The first part, Tre-, is a common word in Cornish and Welsh place names. It means "hamlet," "farmstead," or "estate." This part of the name dates back to the 7th century.
The second part, -Rice, comes from the name of a person. It's believed to be the name of the man who owned the estate a long time ago. So, Trerice basically means "Rice's farm" or "Rice's estate."
Exploring Trerice Manor House
Trerice House is built in a special shape, often called an 'E'-plan. This means it looks like the letter 'E' when you see it from above. The main part of the house faces south-east.
The house was built in different stages. The oldest part was a tower house. Later, in the early 1500s, it was made bigger. The main 'E'-shaped part was added around 1570–1573 by Sir John Arundell. You can even see the date "1572" above the fireplace in the Great Hall!
A Look at Trerice's History
For many centuries, from the 1300s until 1768, Trerice was the home of the Arundell family. They were a very important family in Cornwall.
After the Arundell family, Trerice passed through a few other families. First, it went to the Wentworth family. Then, in 1802, it became part of the Acland family's estates. The Aclands owned Trerice until 1915.
The Arundell Family at Trerice
The Arundell family became owners of Trerice when Ralph Arundell married Jane de Terise. Jane was the only daughter and heir of the de Terise family, who first owned the manor.
Key Arundell Owners
- Sir John Arundell (1470–1512): He was known as "Jack of Tilbury." He was an important naval officer for King Henry VII and King Henry VIII. He was even knighted after a battle in 1513.
- John Arundell (died 1580): This John Arundell was responsible for rebuilding Trerice House into the beautiful building we see today, around 1572. He was a Member of Parliament and a High Sheriff of Cornwall.
- Sir John Arundell (1576–1654): Nicknamed "Jack-for-the-King," he was a strong supporter of the King during the English Civil War. He was the Governor of Pendennis Castle and held it during a long siege. He faced many challenges but kept the family estates.
- Richard Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Trerice (1616–1687): He was the second son of "Jack-for-the-King." He became the first Baron Arundell of Trerice, a special title given by the King.
The Arundell family line at Trerice ended in 1768 when the 4th Baron Arundell died without children.
The Wentworth Family Takes Over
After the Arundells, Trerice went to the Wentworth family. William Wentworth inherited the estate through his aunt, who was married to the last Baron Arundell.
The Wentworth family didn't live at Trerice. Instead, they leased the house and farm to tenants. One of the first tenants was Mark Symons, who leased it for 21 years starting in 1784.
The Acland Family's Time
In 1802, Trerice and other estates passed to Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet (1787–1871). He was a very active landowner. He invested a lot in the nearby town of Bude, building a chapel and helping to fund the Bude Canal.
He also built a holiday home called "Efford Cottage" and, in 1835, the famous "Storm Tower" in Bude. This octagonal tower was designed to be a refuge for coastguards. The Aclands also built the "Falcon Hotel" in Bude, named after their family crest.
Around 1844, the 10th Baronet restored the Great Hall at Trerice. He even held his "Baronial Court" there, where about 150 of his tenants came to dine with him. The Aclands later leased Trerice to the Tremaine family, who farmed the estate.
In 1915, the Acland family sold Trerice to Cornwall County Council.
Cornwall County Council's Ownership
After the First World War, Cornwall County Council divided the large Trerice estate into twelve smaller farms. These farms were either leased to local farmers or sold off. This left Trerice House with only about 20 acres of land around it.
The National Trust Steps In
In 1953, the National Trust bought Trerice House and its 20 acres of grounds for £14,000. At that time, the house was in poor condition and needed a lot of work.
John Elton's Restoration Work
John Elton (died 1980) was the tenant living at Trerice House since 1944. When the National Trust bought the house, he got a new 200-year lease for a very small amount of money (one shilling a year). The condition was that he would use his own money to restore the house.
John Elton spent a lot of time and money, about £60,000, to bring Trerice House back to life. This included rebuilding parts of the house that had been damaged. He left Trerice in 1965 after his wife passed away. Thanks to his efforts, Trerice House is now a wonderful place for visitors to explore and learn about history.
Images for kids
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Arms of Lansladron, later used by the Arundells of Trerice.
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Ancient arms of Arundell of Trerice.
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Modern arms of Arundell of Trerice, showing swallows.
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Medieval stained glass in Selworthy Church, Somerset.
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Arms of St John of Fonmon and Bletso.
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15th century stained glass in Selworthy Church, Somerset.
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Monumental brass of Sir John IV Arundell (1495–1561) in Stratton Church.
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Drawing of the arms of Sir John IV Arundell.
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Margaret Acland (died 1691), whose connection brought Trerice to the Acland family.
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Portrait of a Boy, possibly John Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Trerice.
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