What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
Built by Henry VIII in the early 16th century, Pendennis Castle was a key defensive structure guarding the mouth of Falmouth Harbour. It is remembered for its role in the English Civil War and as a symbol of Tudor military architecture.
Places near here
Pendennis CastleListed building · 78 yd
The Henrician Castle, Pendennis CastleCastle, fort or tower · 93 yd
War shelter, Pendennis CastleCastle, fort or tower · 111 yd
The Barrack Block, Pendennis CastleListed building · 178 yd
Welcome to Falmouth DocksVisitor information · 810 yd
Maritime Museum, FalmouthHeritage place · 1330 yd
National Maritime Museum CornwallMuseum · 1361 yd
The Kiligrew Monument, Grove PlaceMonument or public art · 1432 yd
Killigrew MonumentMonument · 1436 yd
Gyllyngvase BeachBeach / strand · 1.0 mi
Coastal Woodland NE of Trefusis PointForest or wood · 1.3 mi
Operation ChariotMemorial · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Rich Tea · CC BY-SA 2.0