A small blockhouse built by Henry VIII to defend Fowey's Harbour, St. Catherine's Castle is accessible from Readymoney Cove. The short trek to the top is worth the effort simply for the fantastic views you'll get over the Fowey Estuary.
A cloverleaf castle built with Pendennis Castle to protect Carrick Roads, St Mawes Castle is one of the best preserved Tudor fortifications in England. Scenically situated, St Mawes Castle also boasts some fine Tudor ornamentation.
The remains of Tintagel Castle sit on a projection of land surrounded by breath-taking coastal scenery. Its occupation dates back to the Romans but Tintagel is best known for its connection to the great legend of King Arthur.
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