Medieval Courtyard

Constructed between 1388 and 1400, the Courtyard is part of the original manor house built by John Holand, Earl of Huntington and Duke of Exeter, who was granted the Dartington Hall estate by Richard II, his half-brother.

Until the eighteenth century this courtyard was the largest in an English private residence and the West Wing is nationally one of the most notable examples of a range of medieval lodgings.

The Great Hall and Church Tower, which also form part of the same listing as the Courtyard, are also scheduled ancient monuments, as they stand on the site of ruins and buried remains of the original ‘Great House’ of Dartington.

Today the medieval courtyard is used largely as meeting rooms and bedrooms by the Trust’s accommodation and catering activity.

Access is available to guests staying in the courtyard, or participants of day conferences and events. If rooms are not in use, there may be an opportunity for public viewing. For more information click here.

The medieval courtyard has Grade I listed status (click here to find out more about what listing means).

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