What is recorded here
Restormel Castle was built by the de Restormel family in the 12th century and later held by the Courtenays, becoming an important stronghold in medieval Cornwall. It is remembered for its strategic role in the region and its survival as a notable example of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
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- Recorded date
- ~1100
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Restormel ManorListed building · 373 yd.jpg?width=1280)
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Photo: David Robinson · CC BY-SA 2.0