Launceston Castle, Cornwall .

[image deleted]High on a hill , a vantage point to repel the enemy. The English , presumably.

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OldBrit · 61-69, M

That looks classic motte and bailey so I'd presume it was Norman construction initially after the conquest in 1066.

blokeinpub

It was built by the English

devonman · 61-69, M

@blokeinpub They told me it was the Cornish😂

blokeinpub

@devonman Ofcourse they would 😂. It was built 400 after Cornwall became a part of England. The West Country was a regular landing point for rebels and aspiring claimants to the throne. Castles around there were to check or delay them until an army could be raised. 👍🏻

devonman · 61-69, M

@blokeinpub Anyway a , nice pub , climb up to the Castle , visit the church and on to Padstow.
Signs now in Cornish too .

devonman · 61-69, M

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@devonman Restormel Castle was also built for Earl Richard.

Gumba1000 · M

Cornish are Englishmen, and were at the time of building

BridgeOvertroubledWaters · 61-69, M

wow ! nice !

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