Restormel Castle

United Kingdom / England / Lostwithiel /
 ruined castle, English Heritage
Initially a wooden motte & bailey built in 1100, it was then rebuilt with stone walls at the end of the 12th century. It has a large shell keep with the remains of buildings inside. It was in a state of ruin by the 16th century, but it was used for the last time during the Civil War.

English Heritage, open summer season.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/restorme...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restormel_Castle
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Coordinates:   50°25'18"N   4°40'13"W
This article was last modified 8 years ago