Acton Castle

Acton Castle is a small castellated mansion near Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. It was built by John Stackhouse of Pendarves, who was a distinguished botanist with an interest in marine algae. Wings of two storeys were added in the 20th century. Below the castle is Stackhouse Cove, where Mr. Stackhouse pursued his studies. In 1797 he published his illustrated work Nereis Britannica.

Acton Castle is a small castellated mansion near Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. It was built by John Stackhouse of Pendarves, who was a distinguished botanist with an interest in marine algae. Wings of two storeys were added in the 20th century. Below the castle is Stackhouse Cove, where Mr. Stackhouse pursued his studies. In 1797 he published his illustrated work Nereis Britannica.