Estate
At one time the estate had a herd of Sika Deer (Cervus nippon), and was used for pheasant rearing.
The stables to Pixton Park were built in the mid 18th century and are now a private dwelling. In 2007 the stables were bought by Richard Caring, the owner of Annabel's nightclub and The Ivy restaurant, and subject to a planning application for a "Winter Palace".
Pepperpot Castle in Upton, which is also known as Haddon Lodge, was built by Lady Harriet Acland, during the long period of her widowhood, 1778–1815, as a lodge to the drive to connect Pixton Park in Dulverton where her daughter the Countess of Carnarvon lived, with her own estates near Wiveliscombe.
South Haddon Cottage, which was built in 1830, formed part of the estate.
Two gate lodges were built to the estate. No 1 Jury Lodge and No 2 Jury Lodge In 1870 the Earl of Carnavon resited the entrance to Pixton Park and created a new driveway, more convenient for guests arriving by train from Dulverton railway station, and added a new lodge. Towards Brushford the River Barle is crossed by the New Bridge dating from 1870, which led to Pixton Park,
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