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Castles in Cornwall
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Launceston Castle
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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
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OS Grid SX330845
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St Mawes Castle
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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
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| St Michael's Mount
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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.
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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
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| Tintagel Castle
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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!
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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
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The Moorings
Port Isaac
Self catering cottage
The Moorings has sea and harbour views and is 5 minutes walk from the harbour and offers 2 double, 1 twin and 1 single, bathroom … more >>
Sleeps 7
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Blackberry Cottage
St Wenn
Self catering cottage
The largest of the three cottages, Blackberry cottage has three bedrooms; 1 double and 2 twins with 2 house bathrooms. There is also an open … more >>
Sleeps 8
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| Falmouth (Hotel) |
Royal Duchy Hotel
Set in its own gardens overlooking Falmouth Bay and less than 400 yards from sandy Gyllyngvase Beach, the four star Royal Duchy is also just a short walk from the town centre. As well as enjoying an ideal location, the Royal Duchy has a heated indoor swimming pool. The restaurant … more >>
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| Penzance (Hotel) |
Queens Hotel
A lovely family run Victorian hotel situated on the promenade in Penzance Cornwall. This large hotel (70 bedrooms - all en-suite) enjoys pride of place in Mounts Bay with sweeping panoramic views including St Michaels Mount, the small fishing village of Newlyn and the Lizard Peninsula. We have a wonderful … more >>
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