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http://www.caerhays.co.uk/ Caerhays Castle Visit this impressive, well maintained castle in Cornwall that boasts a Porte Cochre and a grand Front Hall with staircase that is the centrepiece of the house. The Victorian library has all manner of books with great emphasis on mineral books. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/222.html Gatehouse - Cardinham Castle Investigate this well-preserved motte that is only remains of medieval bailey and motte castle started by Richard Fitz Turold. Includes brief historic note and links. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/233.html Gatehouse - Helston Castle Research castle constructed by the Earl of Cornwall in the 13th century where there are no visual remains. Short history and reference sources. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/253.html Gatehouse - Pendennis Castle Inquire into 16th century curtain wall castle protecting a circular stone keep that saw action in the civil war. Peruse history of castle, links to other related sites, and reference sources. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/201/launcestoncastle.htm CastleUK - Launceston Castle Peruse 12th century shell keep supported by Norman motte plus drum tower in two storeys built 100 years later. Study colour pictures of ruined walls and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/200/bossinneycastle.htm CastleUK - Bossiney Castle Investigate castle built by half-brother of William the Conqueror Robert (Count of Mortain) that consisted of bailey and earthwork motte. Look at colour image of remains of motte plus map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/200/tintagelcastle.htm CastleUK - Tintagel Castle Constructed by Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, this mysterious stone enclosure castle was built on rocky headland. Also colour photography and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/200/restormelcastle.htm CastleUK - Restormel Castle Scrutinize colour aerial photograph of bailey and stone ringwork castle built by Normans with massive circular shell keep. Plus more photos at ground level and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/200/cardinhamcastle.htm CastleUK - Cardinham Castle Pore over artist's impression of bailey and earth ringwork castle when it was built in 11th century. Plus location map and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/tintagel/tintagel.php CastleXplorer - Tintagel Castle Erected high on rocky prominence, this 12th century castle has links with stories about King Arthur. Also sample pictures of ruins, access advice, and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/st-michaels-mount/smm.php CastleXplorer - St Michaels Mount Research fortified Benedictine Priory built in 1135 on tiny island off the coast of south Cornwall. Plus access details (tidal), map, and colour photography. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/restormel/restormel.php CastleXplorer - Restormel Castle Probably built by the Normans in 12th century the castle was rebuilt in stone 100 years later. Study pictures of remains, map, and access advice. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/launceston/launceston.php CastleXplorer - Launceston Castle Check out castle originally 11th century Norman bailey and motte fort designed to protect route into Cornwall. Includes access instructions, colour pictures, and map. |
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