Restormel Castle

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.300

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionRestormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

It was built in 1100 in the typical motte and bailey style and is a perfect example of military architecture of its period, and one of the finest in England. The castle belonged to the Cardinhams in the 12th century, until Andrew de Cardinham's daughter married Thomas de Tracey, who owned the castle until 1264, after which it went to Simon de Montfort and to Henry III's brother, Richard of Cornwall. Richard died in 1271, and his son Edmond in 1300. It then became the property of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Built in c. 1300, the great circular shell-keep of Restormel survives in good condition. It stands on an earlier Norman mound surrounded by a deep dry ditch, atop a high spur beside the River Fowey. Twice visited by the Black Prince, it finally saw action during the Civil War in 1644. A favourite picnic spot.

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The Address, , Lostwithiel, unknown

Phone01208 872687

DateAug 12, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryEngland > Cornwall
England > Cornwall > Attractions in Bodmin

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