Pendennis Castle (Falmouth) | fortification, English Heritage

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It was erected in 1548 to protect the harbour at Falmouth. It was strengthened at the end of the 16th century with a large rampart wall and during the Civil War it was extended with massive earthworks. Across the water is St Mawes Castle.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendennis_Castle
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Coordinates:   50°8'48"N   5°2'49"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago