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Hurl Stones

Hurl Stones

The Hurlers (Cornish: Hr Carwynnen) is a group of three stone circles in Cornwall, UK. The site is half-a-mile (0.8 km) west of the village of Minions on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor, and approximately four miles (6 km) north of Liskeard at OS grid reference SX258714…

King Doniert's Stone

King Doniert's Stone

King Doniert’s Stone consists of two pieces of a decorated 9th century cross. The inscription is believed to commemorate Dungarth, King of Cornwall who died in 876…

Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle

Set on the motte of the original Norman castle and commanding the town and surrounding countryside. The shell keep and tower survive of this medieval castle which controlled the main route into Cornwall. An exhibition shows the early history…

Pendennis Castle

Pendennis Castle

At the mouth of the River Fal estuary, Pendennis and its neighbour, St Mawes form the Cornish end of costal castles built by Henry VIII to counter threat of invasion from France and Spain. Thereafter Pendennis was frequently adapted to face new enemies over 400 years, right through to World War II. Pendennis today stands as a landmark, with fine sea views and excellent site facilities including a hands-on discovery centre, exhibitions, a museum, guardhouse, shop and tearoom. It is also an excellent venue for special events throughout the year…

Penhallam Manor

Penhallam Manor

Penhallam is the site of a medieval manor house surrounded by a protective moat…

Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is one of the four chief Norman castles of Cornwall, the others being Launceston, Tintagel and Trematon…

St Breock Downs Monolith

St Breock Downs Monolith

The monolith is a 16 ft (5 m) high prehistoric standing stone located near St Breock…

St Catherine's Castle

St Catherine's Castle

St Catherine’s Castle is a small fort commissioned by Henry VIII. It is a two-storey building built to protect Fowey Harbour in Cornwall, United Kingdom. A twin battery of 64-pdr RMLS was added on a lower terrace in 1855. One emplacement was modified in WWII to mount a 4.7" naval gun inside a concrete shelter, but was later removed to restore the Victorian gun races…

St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle and its larger sister castle, Pendennis, were built as part of a defensive chain of fortresses by Henry VIII to protect the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. This chain of coastal fortifications are known as Henrician Castles or Device Forts…

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle (grid reference SX051889) is a castle currently in ruins found on Tintagel Island, located near the village of Tintagel in Cornwall, England, UK. The ‘Island’ is in fact a peninsula subject to erosion by the sea. The site was perhaps originally a Roman settlement, though the remains of the castle that stand today date from the 13th century. The castle is traditionally linked to the legend of King Arthur and as such it is currently a popular tourist site run by English Heritage…