Restormel Castle, Lostwithiel

Name: Restormel Castle
Address: Restormel House Restormel Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0EE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1208 872687

#1 among attractions in Lostwithiel

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Restormel Castle lies by the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England, UK. It is one of the four chief Norman castles of Cornwall, the others being Launceston, Tintagel and Trematon. The castle is notable for its perfectly circular design. Although once a luxurious residence of the Earl of Cornwall, the castle was all but ruined by the 16th century. It was briefly reoccupied and fought over during the English Civil War but was subsequently abandoned. It is now under the supervision of the English Heritage and open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°25'18"N, 4°40'14"W

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Restormel House Restormel RoadLostwithiel PL22 0EE United Kingdom

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+44 1208 872687

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Restormel Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eden Project, Bodmin Jail, Boconnoc Church, St Sampson's Church.

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