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Bonython Manor

Bonython Manor near Cury, Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom is an estate garden on the Lizard peninsula. Since 1999, the owners have been Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathan.

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Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bonython Manor near Cury, Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom is an estate garden on the Lizard peninsula. Since 1999, the owners have been Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathan.

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Bonython Manor near Cury, Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom is an estate garden on the Lizard peninsula. Since 1999, the owners have been Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathan.

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Background

History

Sir John Langdon Bonython told The Literary Digest: "Bonython is a Cornish name and the accent is on the second syllable: Bon-y'thon, y as in spy. The ancient family located at Bonython in the Lizard district at a very early period. Existing deeds show that Stephen Bonython was in possession of the family lands in 1277." His family had left Bonython Manor in the seventeenth century, having previously lived in the area for over one thousand years. The manor had passed to the St Agnes Donnithorne family before then; some had emigrated to South Australia in the nineteenth century after Nicholas Donnithorne became bankrupt. The family name Bonython had changed phonetically several times over…

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Coordinates
50.0333, -5.2167
District
Cornwall
Parish
Cury
Postcode
TR12 7AZ
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bonython Manor?
Bonython Manor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7AZ), in the parish of Cury.
Who owns Bonython Manor?
Bonython Manor is owned by | designation1 = Grade II*.
How do I get to Bonython Manor?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7AZ. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.