Compton Castle is a castle in Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon, England, and a filming location for Sense and Sensibility (1995). Dating to c.1320 manor house; fortified front added c.1520, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sense and Sensibility (movie, 1995) — as Fortified manor used as the estate of one of the characters in Ang Lee's film
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15098, SRC-15099 - Built in c.1320 manor house; fortified front added c.1520
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15098, SRC-16621, SRC-17349 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (National Heritage List for England, list entry 1324886); Scheduled Monument: 'Medieval fortified house at Compton Castle' (list entry 1020569)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15100, SRC-15101, SRC-16621, SRC-17349
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15098 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15099 — https://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/things-to-do/ideas-and-inspiration/filming-and-literary-locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15100 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1324886 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15101 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020569 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16621 — https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV8877&resourceID=104 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17349 — https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/837.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Sense and Sensibility filmed?
Compton Castle, in Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon, is a real-world filming location used for Sense and Sensibility.
Where is Compton Castle located?
Compton Castle is located in Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon.