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Place House is a fortified house in Fowey, Cornwall. This has been the home of the Treffry family since the 13th century. The oldest part of the existing building is the tower dating back to the 15th century. The castellation is not just for effect: the house was defended in 1475 from the French, where Dame Elizabeth Treffry, wife of Thomas who was away fighting in France, rallied her household and successfully repelled the same French marauders who destroyed the church. The house was much damaged and what is seen today is what remains of a 16th-century rebuild incorporating fortifications against further assaults. The building has been extensively remodelled, especially by Joseph Treffry in the 19th century, and showcases a mix of architectural styles including battlemented turrets. Madeline Agar designed the garden at Place in the 1920s. The rose garden and the rockery are still in existence. The house is still occupied by the Treffry family. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1218869.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.335822,-4.635869
Grid Reference: SX 1251 5175
Civil Parish: Fowey CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 319718
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Place_House,_Cornwall_319718

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