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 recorded source groups · SRC-15098, SRC-15099 - Built in c.1320 manor house; fortified front added c.1520
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · 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
How is Compton Castle connected to Sense and Sensibility?
Compton Castle, in Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon, has a documented connection to Sense and Sensibility. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Compton Castle located?
Compton Castle is located in Compton, Marldon, near Paignton, Devon.