Tregenna Castle
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Tregenna Castle, (Cornish: Kastel Tregenow, meaning "Kenow’s settlement")[1] in St Ives, Cornwall, was built by John Stephens in the 18th century and is named after the hill on which it stands. The estate was sold in 1871 and became a hotel, a purpose for which it is still used today.
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Tregenna Castle | |
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Etymology | Named Treghenou in 1301, from Cornish tre, farm or settlement, + a Celtic personal name Kenow, meaning pup or cub[1] |
General information | |
Type | Hotel |
Town or city | St Ives, Cornwall |
Country | United Kingdom |
Groundbreaking | 1774 |
Client | John Stephens |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | probably John Wood, the Younger |
Designations | Grade II listed |
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The castle is a Grade II Listed building.[2] It is surrounded by 72 acres (29 ha) of gardens and natural woodland,[3] and has views along the coastline of Cornwall.