Castles · South West England
Helston Castle
In or near Boderwennack.
Helston Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Helston Castle, the nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TR13 8HF. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Helston Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 50.1000°, -5.2778°.
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Summary from the official site
Helston Castle is associated with the historical figure Thomasin Blight, a respected witch known locally as Tammy Blee, who is buried in the churchyard. Visitors can explore the site and learn about the local folklore surrounding her life and the significance of her tomb.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Helston Castle was a medieval castle thought to be built for Edmund, 2nd Earl of Cornwall in the late 13th-century, in Helston, Cornwall. The castle was ruined by the end of the 15th century, and sat at the bottom of Coinagehall Street, where the bowling green and Grylls Monument are now located. Although very little is known about the castle, it is speculated that the castle was a fortified manor house.
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Background
History
The castle is thought to have been built sometime in the late 13th century for Edmund, however no primary source for this survives. The only contemporary source for the castle whilst it was in use is the Caption of Seizin of the Duchy of Cornwall, prepared for The Black Prince in 1337. At this time, John Wilkyn, John Goon, Geruase de Treloubes, John Nanslo, Rifhard de Penwerne and Richard Dygydan were renting "1 acre of pasture in the castle of Helliston". This may have referred to land enclosed by the outer bailey of the castle. There is speculation regarding the function of the castle; Charles Henderson said that it was once a fortified manor house. The location of the site, overlooking…
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- Coordinates
- 50.1000, -5.2778
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Helston
- Postcode
- TR13 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 2.4 km
- Official site
- sketchfab.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q85766193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Helston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bowling Green, Helston (4983595520).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helston Castle?
- Helston Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 8HF), in the parish of Helston.
- What is Helston Castle?
- Helston Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR13 8HF.
- Is Helston Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Helston Castle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Helston Castle charge admission?
- Helston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Helston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 8HF.