Restormel Castle

Cornwall, England

A particularly well-preserved Norman motte-and-bailey castle, notable for its almost circular shell keep and its importance to the medieval Earls of Cornwall.

Visiting

Current condition

Substantial Ruins

Open to the Public · Admission: Paid

Ticketed public attraction; seasonal opening applies

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Record details

Off Restormel Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0HN

Norman motte-and-bailey castle with circular shell keep

Substantial ruins; unusually complete shell-keep plan survives

Motte c.1100; shell keep c.1200; later medieval alterations

Scheduled Monument · 1017574

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