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Restormel Castle

Near Lostwithiel, Cornwall

A perfectly round castle, taken by the king's army in the Civil War.

Restormel is a near-perfect circle of stone on a hill above the River Fowey. It was a favourite of the Black Prince, who visited twice.

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When
Captured 1644
Where
50.4190, -4.6710
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage, open in season.

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