Launceston Castle
Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner.
- Park
- Description: castle in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK
- Also known as“Launceston Castle Keep and Attached Buildings”“Launceston Castle motte, bailey and shell keep”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Launceston and Eagle House Hotel.
St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Launceston
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston is a Grade… St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Launceston is situated 520 feet northeast of Launceston Castle.
Eagle House Hotel
Eagle House Hotel is a Grade II* listed building located in Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. Eagle House Hotel is situated 330 feet north of Launceston Castle.
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel is situated 400 feet southeast of Launceston Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include St Stephens by Launceston Rural and Dutson.
St Stephens by Launceston Rural
St Stephens by Launceston Rural is a civil parish in the east of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
Dutson
Dutson is a hamlet northeast of Launceston in Cornwall, England, and on the A388 main road.
Daw’s House
Village
Daw's House is a hamlet in the parish…
Launceston Castle
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Latitude
50.63714° or 50° 38′ 14″ north
Longitude
-4.36212° or 4° 21′ 44″ west
Open location code
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Welsh—“Launceston Castle” goes by many names.
Launceston gazteluaBasque
Launceston CastleCebuano
朗塞斯頓城堡Chinese
Kastel LannstevanCornish
Kastell LannstefanCornish
Launceston CastleDanish
Launceston CastleDutch
Launcestoni várHungarian
Castello di LauncestonItalian
ローンセストン城Japanese
Istana kota LauncestonMalay
Launceston CastlePolish
Zamek w LauncestonPolish
Замок ЛонсестонRussian
Замок ЛонсестонаRussian
Лонсестонский замокRussian
Лонстонский замокRussian
Launceston CastleSwedish
Launceston KalesiTurkish
Lonstonan zamkVeps
Kastel LannstevanWelsh
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Highlights include Great Hall and Kitchen and Moot Hall.
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