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Castles in Cornwall

Launceston Castle    A mighty Norman fortress looming over Launceston atop a natural mound. The castle was originally called Dunheved, and was built to control the crossing of the River Tamar in and out of Cornwall. In the 13th century Richard, Earl of Cornwall rebuilt the castle in stone, and fortified the central tower. The castle was used for many years as an assizes and gaol. Launceston, Cornwall, England, PL15 7DR Attraction Type: Castle Location: in Launceston Website: Launceston Castle Phone: 01566 772 365 English Heritage Location map OS SX330845 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pendennis Castle    Part of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII along the south coast. Exhibit on Tudor battles and frequent medieval re-enactments. Falmouth, Cornwall, England, TR11 4LP Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m SE Falmouth on Pendennis Head Website: Pendennis Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01326 316 594 Fax: 01326 319 911 English Heritage Location map Details of Pendennis Castle OS SW824 319 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Restormel Castle    A massive circular keep dominates this motte and bailey Norman castle, one of the most complete remaining examples in the West Country. Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, PL22 0BD Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m N Lostwithiel, off A390 Website: Restormel Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01208 872 687 English Heritage Location map OS SX108 596 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Catherines Castle    A small, two story artillery fort built by Henry VIII in 1530 as one of a pair of forts designed to defend Fowey harbour. Fowey, Cornwall, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 mile SW Fowey along footpath off A3082 Website: St Catherines Castle Phone: 01179 750 700 English Heritage OS SX118 508 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Mawes Castle    One of the finest of Henry VIII's coastal defenses, designed to defend the English coast from attack by Spain and France. St Mawes is a clover leaf design, and represented the most advanced military architecture of the time. The castle was not designed to defend against a land attack, and was easily taken by Parliamentary forces durin the Civil War. St Mawes, Cornwall, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A3078 Website: St Mawes Castle Phone: 01326 270 526 English Heritage OS SW842 328 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Michael's Mount    What can you say? What a site, perched atop the craggy island rock! Beautiful causewayed approach, followed by a steep climb to the house itself. An odd mix of house, religious retreat, and fortified castle. A pilgrimage centre in the Middle Ages, converted first to a fortress, then to a house after the Civil War. Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall, England, TR17 0EF Attraction Type: Castle Location: approach via the causeway at low tide, or by ferry Website: St Michael's Mount Email: mail@stmichaelsmount.co.uk Phone: 01736 710 507 Fax: 01736 719 930 Location map Details of St Michael's Mount OS SW515 300 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tintagel Castle    For sheer atmosphere it is tough to beat Tintagel. On a windswept point of rock, with waves crashing all around, the 13th century castle is a romantic ruin. Surrounded by Roman and Dark Ages remains, but more thoroughly surrounded by legends of King Arthur, who is said to have been born here. Alternate legends claim that Tintagel is the site of Camelot, Arthur's court, though that honour is also claimed by a dozen or so places throughout the British Isles! Tintagel, Cornwall, England, PL34 0HE Attraction Type: Castle Location: on Tintagel Head, ½ mile along uneven track from Tintagel Website: Tintagel Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01840 770 328 Fax: 01840 770 328 English Heritage Location map Details of Tintagel Castle OS SX052 890 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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