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Castles In Cornwall |
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Launceston Castle |
Off
A30 Dominating the town, early Norman earthworks, replaced with stone in the 13th
century. The earls of Cornwall abandoned the stronghold and it fell into disrepair. Was
still used as a prison and in 1656 George Fox, founder of the Quakers was kept
there. Today the ruin of the stone keep remains with a public garden. more
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Restormel Castle |
10
miles north-west of S Austell, off A390 Built of wood after
the Norman Conquest and in 13th century replaced by stone. The castle
was given to the Black Prince, afterwards, it remained the property
of the Princes of Wales. After the Civil War a Parliamentary Commission
reported that the castle was in a state of ruin. In the 19th century
the castle was uncovered. more information |
St Mawes & Pendennis Castles |
St
Mawes south of Truro on A3078, Pendennis in Falmouth off A39 Henry VIII, under
threat of war, set about the fortification of the south coast. The River Fal had two
forts, St Mawes on the east bank and Pendennis on the west. St Mawes had more care
spent on it with quality stone and decorative carvings. The only attacks came during
the Civil War. more information |
Tintagel Castle |
2
miles north of Camelford, off A39 In 1139 Geoffrey de Monmouth published
'History of Britain' claiming that it was the birthplace of King Arthur. Reginald, Earl of
Cornwall built a stronghold here, 1145, with no record of Arthur's castle. In the
13th century buildings were added. Used as a prison in the 14th century, now it is
part of the Duchy of Cornwall. more information |
