What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
Pendennis Castle in Cornwall was built by King Henry VIII in the early 16th century as part of his coastal defense strategy to protect Falmouth Harbor. It is remembered for its role in several conflicts, including the English Civil War and both World Wars, and for its well-preserved Tudor architecture.
Places near here
The Henrician Castle, Pendennis CastleCastle, fort or tower · 62 yd
Pendennis CastleListed building · 67 yd
Rear of Half-Moon Battery, Pendennis CastleCastle, fort or tower · 69 yd
The Barrack Block, Pendennis CastleListed building · 249 yd
Welcome to Falmouth DocksVisitor information · 878 yd
Maritime Museum, FalmouthHeritage place · 1366 yd
National Maritime Museum CornwallMuseum · 1399 yd
The Kiligrew Monument, Grove PlaceMonument or public art · 1458 yd
Killigrew MonumentMonument · 1462 yd
Gyllyngvase BeachBeach / strand · 1.0 mi
Operation ChariotMemorial · 1.3 mi
Coastal Woodland NE of Trefusis PointForest or wood · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Rich Tea · CC BY-SA 2.0