Restormel Castle, near Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Photograph taken May 1994 © Terry Ball. Source Historic England Archive Photo Library ref: j950171

Reconstruction drawing of Restormel Castle, showing the 13th-century shell keep on the Norman motte, and the outer bailey. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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Cornwall Lostwithiel

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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Reconstruction drawing of Kenilworth Castle in the 16th century, when it was at its most grand. At this time the castle was the home of the Earl of Leicester, a favourite of Elizabeth I. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Restormel Castle, near Lostwithiel, Cornwall

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