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  Launceston Castle, Launceston @ Cornwall Connect
During the 13th century, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, a younger brother of Henry III began a transformation of the castle, rebuilding the edifice in stone.
Road: The castle is in the centre of Launceston
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www.chycor.co.uk /tourism/launceston_castle/launceston_castle.htm   (203 words)

  
 CastleXplorer - Launceston Castle
A castle was built at Launceston, possibly as early as 1067.
The original Norman motte and bailey castle, with its wooden defences, guarded the main route into Cornwall, and became the administrative centre for the Earls of Cornwall.
The jail, the last remaining building in the castle grounds, was demolished and the Duke of Northumberland had the castle landscaped and turned into a public park and garden.
www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/launceston/launceston.php   (220 words)

  
 Launceston, Cornwall - Atlantic Highway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Launceston formed an obvious gateway to Cornwall and was the county's ancient capital.
Launceston was a meeting point for many of the ancient drovers' tracks and, for many years, a military stronghold as today, it is a focal point for the people of the agricultural hinterlands.
Launceston Priory was founded in 1126 on the banks of the River Kensey close to where there is now an ancient clapper bridge and the parish church of St Thomas.
www.atlantic-highway.co.uk /Towns/Launceston   (1019 words)

  
 Pictures of Castles, Cornwall, England. Where to see them
Castle Dore Castle Dore, a prehistoric earthwork, between the 1st centuries BC and the 5th Century AD, 225 feet in diameter, a few miles out of Fowey, towards St Austell, off the beaten track, and best located using a good largescale map.
Launceston Castle Launceston Castle A delightful unspoilt former market town in the far east of the County, dominated by its Norman Castle, atop a grassy motte and with a bailey to the south.
Until the 19th century Launceston was the County town of Cornwall, with an Assize Court and Prison, The prison, Doomsdale, now a roofless ruin on the North side of the Castle Green was a terrible place.
www.cornishlight.co.uk /castles.htm   (915 words)

  
 Launceston Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Launceston was once the county town of Cornwall, and this strategic site on high ground controlled the area between Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor and guarded the ford at Polson, which was the main crossing point from Devon.
Over the centuries, Launceston Castle was improved and altered, with the construction of the first mound and ditches, substantial wooden buildings inside the bailey and the gatehouses built into the stone perimeter wall to the north and south.
Launceston Castle has been in the care of English Heritage since 1984, but is still owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.
www.heritage.me.uk /castles/launcest.htm   (482 words)

  
 The Official Town Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Launceston, the Ancient Capital of and acknowledged gateway to Cornwall sits astride the A30 one mile from the Devon/ Cornwall border, in an area of considerable beauty and charm with easy access to both North and South Coasts as well as to the cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
Launceston and 21 surrounding parishes are taking the opportunity by entry to the South West region’s Market and Coastal Towns Initiative to seek the views of local people on issues and opportunities affecting its future development..
Launceston Steam Railway is open to the public until the end of October takes you on a journey from Launceston to New Mills.
www.launceston-town.co.uk   (582 words)

  
 Launceston - Cornwall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and still boasts a medieval south gate and the ruins of a castle.
Until the 19th century, the castle green was used for public executions.
The remains of a 12th century priory were discovered at the end of the nineteenth century in the river valley north of Launceston.
www.cornwalls.co.uk /Launceston   (681 words)

  
 A guide to Launceston Castle in Cornwall from TourUK
The castle is situated on an abruptly rising natural mound that dominates the town.
The working life of the castle was short lived and by the end of the 13th century the earls of Cornwall abandoned the stronghold and the castle fell into disrepair.
Today all that remains is the ruin of the stone keep and a public garden occupies the former bailey.
www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Launceston.htm   (219 words)

  
 Launceston Castle in Cornwall Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Launceston was originally named Dunhever and the first historical reference to the castle was contained in the Domesday Book in 1086.
The castle may not have the significance in cornish daily life that it once had, but each Prince of Wales still visits here once in his lifetime, to receive his feudal dues as Duke of Cornwall.
Launceston Castle is wonderfully maintained by English Heritage and definitely worth a few hours of your time.
website.lineone.net /~amthomas/travel/launcast.htm   (223 words)

  
 Launceston Castle, Launceston, Cornwall
The imposing ruins of Launceston Castle, Castle Lanstefan, stand high on a grassy mound with commanding views of the town and surrounding area.
Launceston served several roles as a fortresss, the centre of a court, a great country house where the lord could entertain and the administrative centre for his estates.
In the late 13th Century the castle's status and fortunes declined, although it was still regarded with fear as the venue for the County Assizes and Jail.
www.livingheritagesouthwest.co.uk /main/en/att-provider-6666.html   (211 words)

  
 Launceston Castle "Dunhevet" Bodmin Moor Cornwall England English
Launceston Castle is an impressive stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Robert, Count of Mortain.
The Norman motte supports a 12th century shell keep and a central two storey drum tower, added in the 13th century when the castle was granted to Richard, Earl of Cornwall.
Launceston Castle is located in the town centre, off Western Road.
www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_south/201/launcestoncastle.htm   (178 words)

  
 castles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
One of the earliest Norman castles, the original timber structure was constructed for William the Conqueror’s brother Robert of Mortain.
Unlike many castles, Launceston began to lose its importance early and ended as a prison — George Fox, the Cornish founder of the Quakers was imprisoned there in 1656.
The castle is one of Cornwall's oldest, built originally by the Normans to defend a crossing of the River Fowey.
website.lineone.net /~olivers.travels/castles.html   (1280 words)

  
 Directory of castles built in Cornwall, England, UK
Research castle constructed by the Earl of Cornwall in the 13th century where there are no visual remains.
Investigate castle built by half-brother of William the Conqueror Robert (Count of Mortain) that consisted of bailey and earthwork motte.
Probably built by the Normans in 12th century the castle was rebuilt in stone 100 years later.
www.uk-castles.co.uk /cornwall.htm   (478 words)

  
 LAUNCESTON CASTLE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
An 11th century motte & bailey wooden castle, originally known as Dunhevet Castle.
The wooden keep was soon replaced in stone in the form of a circular shell keep.
The castle fell into disrepair after the Civil War, and large parts of the walls are missing now.
ecastles.co.uk /launceston.html   (69 words)

  
 Launceston Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
Launceston was the capital of Cornwall until 1838.
Launceston Castle - Set high on a motte, the castle commanded the town, surrounding countryside and main routes into Cornwall.
Launceston Steam Railway - This Steam Railway uses locomotives, the newest of which is over 100 years old!
www.aboutbritain.com /towns/Launceston.asp   (505 words)

  
 Launceston Castle : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage
Launceston Castle is set on the high motte of a stronghold built soon after the Norman Conquest.
As the venue for the county assizes and jail, the castle witnessed the trials and hangings of numerous criminals.
A hands-on display at the castle traces 1,000 years of history, with finds from site excavations.
www.english-heritage.org.uk /launceston   (196 words)

  
 Launceston Cornwall England A tour with nice pictures
Launceston, pop 6500,is the ancient Capital of Cornwall and holder of several Royal Charters.
Standing guard over the once walled Town is the Norman Castle, with its stunning views for many miles in all directions.
Castle Street has many Georgian Town Houses, one; Lawrence House is a Museum, containing the history of the Town from prehistoric times to the present day.
www.cornishlight.freeserve.co.uk /lanson.htm   (649 words)

  
 Launceston Castle
Medieval castle built as a motte by 1086.
In the 12th century a stone keep was added, 13th century buildings include towers, the curtain wall and gatehouse.
The castle was repaired again after being captured by Parliamentary forces in 1646 during the Civil War.
pastscape.english-heritage.org.uk /hob.asp?hob_no=437198   (169 words)

  
 Gorseth Kernow - The Gorseth of Cornwall: the Open Gorseth, Launceston, Cornwall, September 6th 2003
Head towards Launceston on the A30, then turn off into the town at the Launceston exit shown on the map.
There are facilities elsewhere in Launceston for those who are not permitted to attend the formal tea.
The Gorseth Council is very grateful to Launceston Town Council, Launceston Women's Institute, the Church Wardens of St Mary Magdalene Church (Central Methodist Church, Launceston), the Launceston Old Cornwall Society, English Heritage and local organisations for their welcome and for the help given, without which our ceremony could not be staged.
www.gorsethkernow.org.uk /english/news/lanson/lansdire.htm   (604 words)

  
 CORNWALL - Online Information article about CORNWALL
The north-eastern parts of the county (Launceston, Bude, Wadebridge) are served by the London and South-Western railway.
Coaches are run in several districts during the summer, and in some parts, as in the neighbourhood of Penzance, and between Helston and the Lizard, the Great Western See also:
shire court was held at Launceston except from about 126o to 1386, when it was held at Lostwithiel.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /COR_CRE/CORNWALL.html   (4492 words)

  
 Duke of Cornwall -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Traditionally, the Duke of Cornwall is entitled to receive certain feudal dues.
The current Duke received his dues at Launceston Castle in 1973, which included a pair of white gloves, a pair of greyhounds, a pound of pepper and cumin, a pair of gilt spurs, one hundred silver shillings, a bow, a spear and firewood.
The Duke of Cornwall is also entitled to the income of the Duchy's lands to cover the cost of his public functions.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/du/duke_of_cornwall.htm   (1299 words)

  
 Old and antique prints and maps: Cornwall, Launceston Castle, 1811, Cornwall antique prints
Old and antique prints and maps: Cornwall, Launceston Castle, 1811, Cornwall antique prints
"Launceston Castle" engraved by Miss Hawkesworth after a picture by Prout, published in Relics of Antiquity 1811.
Copper engraved antique print with recent hand colour.
www.antiqueprints.com /proddetail.php?prod=e5322&cat=19   (118 words)

  
 Castle Terabil
In Arthurian legend, a castle in Launceston, Cornwall.
It had a steep keep environed with a triple wall.
Article "Castle Terabil" created on 21 March 1999; last modified on 21 March 1999 (Revision 1).
www.pantheon.org /articles/c/castle_terabil.html   (34 words)

  
 Launceston Castle, Cornwall
This medieval castle was used by the powerful Earls of Cornwall to control the main route into the country.
It is built high on a grassy mound, offering commanding views over the surrounding countryside and the town of Launceston in Cornwall.
The hotel to stay at when visiting Cornwall is Corisande Manor Hotel, Cornwall find out more about it
www.cornwall-calling.co.uk /castles/launceston_castle.htm   (59 words)

  
 Launceston Castle - Cornwall - Reviews of Launceston Castle - TripAdvisor
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 ipedia.com: English Heritage Properties in England Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
English Heritage Properties in England is in link page for any stately home, historic house, castle, abbey, museum or other property in the care of English Heritage.
See: List of historic houses, List of museums, List of abbeys and priories, List of castles, List of Conservation topics, UK topics
Dover Castle, Western Heights and Knights Templar Church
www.ipedia.com /english_heritage_properties_in_england.html   (128 words)

  
 uboat.net - Allied Warships - Corvette HMS Launceston Castle of the Castle class
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