- 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/.
- Launceston Castle towers over the surrounding landscape, overlooking the historic town and countryside from its impressive mound.
- Launceston was the former capital of Cornwall and the castle, commanding the town and surrounding countryside, controlled the main entry route into the county.
- The keep of Launceston Castle dominates the town and surrounding countryside. Most Saxon burghs had castles forced upon them within a few years of the...
- It is now maintained by English Heritage with the contact details as following. Launceston Castle Launceston Cornwall PL15 7DR.
- Set within what is now the town of Launceston, the castle grounds are ideal for relaxing and picnicking while you enjoy the great views of the surrounding valley.
- Launceston Castle and its collection. ... The castle long remained a prison and George Fox, founder of the Quakers, suffered harsh confinement here in 1656.
- Border Control – The Looming Castle Launceston was not on my radar. ... Launceston Castle guarded this critical access route into the county.
- As soon as you get anywhere near the Cornish town of Launceston, you get to see its Norman castle proudly watching over its streets and houses.
- Launceston Castle formed the administrative centre of the new earldom of Cornwall, with a massive network packed in the partitions of its bailey.