Rosecarrock, Cornwall
Rosecarrock (aka Roscarrock) is a mediæval manor house near Port Isaac, Cornwall. It was mentioned in Domesday under the name 'Roscaret'. The name is Cornish for 'rocky hill'. The estate was home to the Roscarrock family from the 11th century until 1673. The family, which took its surname from the place, produced notable members of parliament and sheriffs in Cornwall during the 1400s and 1500s. The current house was built around the 14th century and the estate was used as a filming location for the TV series 'Poldark', where it served as the fictional 'Nampara'. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1115088.
Primary Name(s): Rosecarrock
Variant Name(s): Roscarrock
Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.587994,-4.8470074
Grid Reference: SW 9856 8034
Civil Parish: St Endellion CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: GBPN304161
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rosecarrock,_Cornwall_304161
Historic England Grade I Listed 1115088.
Primary Name(s): Rosecarrock
Variant Name(s): Roscarrock
Place Type: Mediæval House
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.587994,-4.8470074
Grid Reference: SW 9856 8034
Civil Parish: St Endellion CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: GBPN304161
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rosecarrock,_Cornwall_304161
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