Forgotten History
Restormel Castle
Lostwithiel, United Kingdom
Restormel Castle (Cornish: Kastel Rostorrmel) 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. 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 in the care of English Heritage and open to the public.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Lostwithiel, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 50.42170, -4.67040
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q1140030
What is Restormel Castle?
Restormel Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Lanhydrock House, Red Moor nature reserve, Fowey Consols mine, Eden Project.
Where is Restormel Castle?
Restormel Castle is in Lostwithiel, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.42170, -4.67040.
How do I get to Restormel Castle?
Restormel Castle is at Lostwithiel, United Kingdom (50.42170, -4.67040). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.