View of Restormel Castle | Restormel Castle | Cornwall
Location: Restormel Castle | Category: Castles | Photograph Added: 3rd June 2011 | Photo Reference: 3432
Restormel Castle is thought to have been built after the Norman conquest of England. It was constructed around 1100 by Baldwin Fitz Turstin who was the local sheriff. The castle would have overlooked the primary crossing point over the River Fowey so it was in a key tactical location]
