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Launceston Castle

Launceston, Cornwall, England

Featured Review : The first mention of the castle appears in the 1086 Domesday survey, which referred to it as "the count's castle at Dunhevet," this being the town’s former name. Launceston had always been of strategic importance, situa...See Full Review

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Launceston Castle Reviews

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A Brief History of Launceston's Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2005
A Brief History of Launceston's Castle
Quote: The first mention of the castle appears in the 1086 Domesday survey, which referred to it as "the count's castle at Dunhevet," this being the town’s former name. Launceston had always been of strategic importance, situated on high ground that falls... Read the full Launceston Castle review

From journal The Norman Castle at Launceston

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The High Tower

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2005
The High Tower
Quote: This was added during the 13th century and sat within the circumference of the existing keep, with a space of about 1 metre between the inner wall of the keep and outer walls of the tower. This tower had access to the top afforded by two staircases... Read the full Launceston Castle review

From journal The Norman Castle at Launceston

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The Motte and Keep

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2005
The Motte and Keep
Quote: In the northeastern corner of the bailey rises the massive fortifications of the motte and keep, from where commanding views of the area ensured that no one could approach the castle unseen and which represented an almost impregnable last means of... Read the full Launceston Castle review

From journal The Norman Castle at Launceston

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The North Gate

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2005
The North Gate
Quote: This was the main gate into the castle from the town until the late 12th century. Originally, there was a deep ditch around the castle that was crossed by the fortified bridge. This, however, was destroyed with the building of nearby Eagle House in... Read the full Launceston Castle review

From journal The Norman Castle at Launceston

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The South Gate

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2005
The South Gate
Quote: The south gate is the main entrance to the castle and faces away from the town. It was sited so as to allow the resident earl access to his private deer park. As has the rest of the site, it is built with local shale with the windows and doorways... Read the full Launceston Castle review

From journal The Norman Castle at Launceston