One of the most unique and special wedding venues in Devon - The Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) is a wedding ceremony venue for romantic, intimate weddings and civil partnerships. Exclusive use for half day ceremony hire from £650. The Haldon Belvedere was built in 1788, at the height of the Romantic Period of the Georgian age and is a much loved iconic landmark sitting high in the hills of Haldon Forest, above Exeter with breathtaking panoramic views over the Devon countryside.
The Haldon Belvedere is in private ownership. When functions are not taking place the Trust allows the public some access to the grounds. However access to the grounds is strictly prohibited when wedding ceremonies and functions are underway. Please obey the no entry signs when in place.
When walking in the grounds - dogs must be kept under close control to prevent the wildlife from being disturbed. When functions are not underway visitors may use the picnic tables which are found near the castle but please take your litter home as we are all custodians of our heritage.
https://www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk/
Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) Dunchideock EX6 7QY
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Devon County Council - Historic Environment Haldon Belvedere (MDV9418), also known as Lawrence Castle, is a memorial tower dating back to the late 18th century. It was erected, during a major landscaping of the area, in 1787, by the Palk family, who Hoskins records living at Haldon until 1892. The belvedere commemorates and celebrates their friend Major-General Stringer Lawrence, commander of the British Army in India, who died in 1775. The Grade II listed building is located to the west of Exeter in the civil parish of Dunchideock. It is situated in a solitary position upon a knoll, 244 metres above sea level, boasting beautiful panoramic views in all directions.
https://www.devon.gov.uk/historicenvironment/explore-devons-heritage/haldon-belvedere-dunchideock/
Heritage Gateway Memorial tower erected in 1787 by the Palk family, in memory of their friend General Sir Stringer Lawrence, governor of Madras. Also known as Lawrence Castle.
https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MDV9418&resourceID=104
Historic England Memorial tower. 1788, built by Sir Robert Palk of Haldon House to commemorate and celebrate Major-General Stringer Lawrence, died 1775, Commander of the British Army in India and benefactor of Sir Robert Palk who was Governor of Madras in 1763. Rendered stone rubble. Triangular plan with corner turrets. Gothic style. 3 storeys, with plat bands to each storey and moulded cornice beneath castellated parapet.
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1097067
Wikipedia Haldon Belvedere or Lawrence Tower is a triangular tower in the Haldon Hills in the county of Devon, England.
Haldon Belvedere is in the parish of Dunchideock within the former Haldon estate, about a mile south-west of Haldon House. Its location on the ridge of the Haldon Hills gives it extensive views and means it is a prominent landmark for many miles around. It was built in 1788 by Sir Robert Palk, 1st Baronet and was originally called Lawrence Tower in honour of his friend and patron General Stringer Lawrence (1697–1775). Lawrence spent much of his retirement at Haldon and was buried in Dunchideock church, in which Palk erected a monument to his memory, having received a bequest of £50,000 in his will. Stringer Lawrence's other monument is in Westminster Abbey, erected by the East India Company.
