Haddon Lodge/Pepperpot Castle, Upton

Haddon Lodge, or the Pepperpot Castle as it is now known (grid reference SS 988 287), is located on the western edge of the village of Upton in West Somerset.  It was built as the lodge to Lady Acland's Drive c1800-1805. It was enlarged in the late 20th century.  It is located at the side of a track, which was built by Lady Harriet Acland while she was a widow (1778-1815) to connect Pixton Park at Dulverton, where her daughter the Countess of Carnarvon lived, with her own estates near Wiveliscombe.

The Pepperpot Castle can be seen from the B3190, although there isn't anywhere safe to park along this stretch of the road to stop and have a good look at it.   It can also been seen from the bridleway that runs to the north of the house, although is obscured by a hedge from this direction and can only be glimpsed from the bottom of the garden.  The original building was triangular in plan, with 3 hexagonal castellated towers at the corners.

 Haddon Lodge from the B3190

 Haddon Lodge from the bridleway looking south