Ker-Feal
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Ker-Feal, built in 1775, is an historic fieldstone dwelling that is located in West Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2003.[1][2][3]
LocationChester Springs, West Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°4′29.6394″N 75°36′24.8394″W
Area137 acres
Built1775
Ker-Feal | |
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  Location within Pennsylvania  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Chester Springs, West Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°4′29.6394″N 75°36′24.8394″W |
| Area | 137 acres |
| Built | 1775 |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001125[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 2003 |
History and architectural features
The property was purchased by Albert C. Barnes and his wife Laura in 1940 and expanded with two additions. The name "Ker-Feal" means "Fidèle's House" in Breton and was named after Barnes' favorite dog, Fidèle de Port Manech.[4] The property is now owned by the Barnes Foundation. Ker-Feal received an upgraded climate-control system in 2001 paid for with several grants. Another grant in 2006 allowed for grounds assessment.[5]
