Fonthill Castle

Archaeologist, anthropologist, antiquarian, and ceramicist Henry Chapman Mercer was an American. In Doylestown, Pennsylvania, he constructed Fonthill Castle between 1908 and 1912. The castle, which serves as his residence, is an eclectic fusion of Byzantine, Gothic, and Medieval architectural elements. It also holds his tile and print collections.

It features numerous pieces of built-in furniture as well as numerous Mercer-made ornamental tiles. Mercer also acquired other relics throughout his trips around the globe, such as cuneiform tablets from Mesopotamia that predate 2300 BC. The castle is accessible to the public seven days a week and is included on the National Register of Historic Places.

Constructed to hold Henry Mercer's vast collection of artifacts depicting daily life in the pre-industrial era. You'll undoubtedly discover something fresh on each time. This poured concrete estate, which has 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, and more than 200 windows, serves as a glimpse into Henry Mercer's distinctive architectural and creative vision.

Address: Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

Website: www.mercermuseum.org