Tor Royal

Tor Royal is a Georgian manor house in Dartmoor Forest featuring an east-facing main range, a north service wing, and a large south wing with a Doric porch. The property was constructed as a substantial residential structure and remains a Grade II* listed architectural example.

Sir Thomas Tyrwhitt built Tor Royal between 1785 and 1793, then expanded it with additional wings between 1815 and 1820. The two construction phases show how the estate evolved over several decades.

The building displays late Georgian architectural features including its distinctive water-clock tower and the lodge with pointed windows on the grounds. Visitors can see these design details today and appreciate the craftsmanship of the period.

The property is located within Dartmoor National Park and accessed through marked pathways while respecting that it remains a private residence. Visitors should be aware that access may be limited due to the building's current residential use.

Prince Albert visited the property in 1846 to observe Tyrwhitt's farming experiments with different crops, where flax proved the most successful. The royal visit recognized the owner's efforts to test new agricultural methods on the moorland.

Location: Dartmoor Forest

GPS coordinates: 50.54120,-3.97666

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45