Compton Wynyates is a Tudor landmark in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Silver Spoons (1982-1987), Candleshoe (1977) and Death on the Nile (1978). Dating to c. 1500, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Silver Spoons (tv, 1982-1987)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2465, SRC-2466, SRC-6767, SRC-6768, SRC-9809 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2467, SRC-2465, SRC-2466 - Built in c. 1500
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2467, SRC-2468 - Architectural style: Tudor
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2465, SRC-2466, SRC-4164 - Appeared in Candleshoe (movie, 1977)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10515, SRC-10516, SRC-11047 - Appeared in Death on the Nile (movie, 1978)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10517, SRC-10518
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10515 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candleshoe (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10516 — https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/56280 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10517 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10518 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/d/Death-On-The-Nile.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11047 — D23 – Candleshoe (film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2465 — Compton Wynyates — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2466 — The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses — Compton Wynyates (Tier 2, reference_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2467 — Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire — British Listed Buildings (statutory list text) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2468 — Parishes: Compton Wyniates — Victoria County History, British History Online (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4164 — thetravel.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6767 — IMDb — Silver Spoons (1982–1987) Trivia (Tier 3, database/reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6768 — United Paramount Network (UPN) Wiki (Fandom) — Silver Spoons (Tier 3, wiki/fan; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9809 — Wikishire — Compton Wynyates ("The house on film and television") (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Candleshoe filmed?
Compton Wynyates, in Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for Candleshoe. This property has also appeared on screen in Death on the Nile, Silver Spoons.
Where was Death on the Nile filmed?
Compton Wynyates, in Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for Death on the Nile. This property has also appeared on screen in Candleshoe, Silver Spoons.
Where was Silver Spoons filmed?
Compton Wynyates, in Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for Silver Spoons. This property has also appeared on screen in Candleshoe, Death on the Nile.
Where is Compton Wynyates located?
Compton Wynyates is located in Warwickshire.