Overview
Built around 1820, Cliff House on Compass Hill is a detached two-storey house with five bays. A fanlight, wrought-iron gates and chimney stacks survive. The fanlight gives Compass Hill a clear surviving example of house design.
History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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