Launceston Castle
A mighty Norman castle dominating Launceston town, on top a natural mound. The castle was originally called Dunheved, and was built to control the crossing of the River Tamar in and out of Cornwall. In the 13th century Richard, Earl of Cornwall rebuilt the castle in stone, and fortified the central tower. The castle was used for many years as an assizes and gaol.
As you can see we visited on a lovely sunny day, there is a small exhibition giving the history of the castle. There is a bit of a steep climb even to gain access to the castle and I feel it is lacking benches and info boards along the route. Parking nearby is difficult so would recommend visiting later in the day, we arrived at 4:30 and found one spot by the castle.
Although this castle has a lot of heritage and well worth a visit if you are looking for something to paint / sketch / photograph it isn't this castle doesn't have a lot to offer.
A mighty Norman castle dominating Launceston town, on top a natural mound. The castle was originally called Dunheved, and was built to control the crossing of the River Tamar in and out of Cornwall. In the 13th century Richard, Earl of Cornwall rebuilt the castle in stone, and fortified the central tower. The castle was used for many years as an assizes and gaol.
As you can see we visited on a lovely sunny day, there is a small exhibition giving the history of the castle. There is a bit of a steep climb even to gain access to the castle and I feel it is lacking benches and info boards along the route. Parking nearby is difficult so would recommend visiting later in the day, we arrived at 4:30 and found one spot by the castle.
Although this castle has a lot of heritage and well worth a visit if you are looking for something to paint / sketch / photograph it isn't this castle doesn't have a lot to offer.
If you would like to know more about this castle see the
English Heritage Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/launceston-castle/
English Heritage Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/launceston-castle/
