Restormel Castle
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Restormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
It was built in 1100 in the typical motte and bailey style and is a perfect example of military architecture of its period, and one of the finest in England. The castle belonged to the Cardinhams in the 12th century, until Andrew de Cardinham's daughter married Thomas de Tracey, who owned the castle until 1264, after which it went to Simon de Montfort and to Henry III's brother, Richard of Cornwall. Richard died in 1271, and his son Edmond in 1300. It then became the property of the Duchy of Cornwall.
Restormel Castle is now in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public.
British Rail had a train named Restormel Castle, it was a Class 57 type.
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