Fonthill Castle
- Historic concrete castle
- Regional draw
- Doylestown Township
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown Township preserves Henry Chapman Mercer’s distinctive concrete home.
Its irregular rooms and extensive use of decorative tiles connect an unusual building experiment with the interests of a collector and tile maker.
Reserve a current guided castle tour and check stair and route requirements before arriving. The photograph shows the house exterior. The nearby Mercer Museum has separate admission and a different location, while castle grounds and interiors follow different access arrangements. Discuss mobility needs beforehand and follow conservation guidance around tiles, furnishings and historic rooms.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: KForce at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
