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Founded soon after the Norman Conquest, for over 600 years Launceston Castle (Kastel Lanstefan) was the most important fortress and centre of government in Cornwall.
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We've rounded up our favourite historic days out in Cornwall, from the enchanting castle on the clifftops at Tintagel to Falmouth’s seaside fortress.
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Find a Norman Castle to visit near you. The Normans built castles across England to administer and control local populations, and many still exist. While the original timber structures are no longer visible, their foundational earthworks remain, and later stone structures now mark the sites of powerful post-conquest Norman architecture.
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Description of Restormel Castle
The buildings of 13th-century Restormel Castle are ingeniously fitted into a circular plan, making a compact yet luxurious palace for its medieval owners.
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South West GROUP TRAVEL ITINERARY
Take a tour around stunning south west England with this history-packed itinerary for groups.
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Restormel Castle is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the present circular structure was a residence and hunting establishment for the earls and dukes of Cornwall.
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Three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings are coming to historic places near you this spring.
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Cornwall is not only a great place to visit for modern holiday makers, it was also an area of great interest for our ancestors.