Castles · South West England
Lewannick
In or near Altarnun.
Lewannick — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 4.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lewannick is a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lewannick is a castle located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Evidence of early medieval habitation at Lewannick is in the form of two inscribed pillar stones, each having text in both Latin and ogham characters; on the basis of the ogham text, these stones have been dated as having been inscribed between the fifth and sixth centuries. One is located in the village churchyard, and was dedicated to a "Ingenuus"; the other has been moved inside to the church nave, and both texts mention an "Ulcagnus". Two miles south-west, in the valley of the River Lynher, are the fragmentary remains of the medieval Upton Castle. Arthur Langdon (1896) records two Cornish crosses in the parish: one is Holloway Cross at a road junction one and a half miles north of the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6010, -4.4380
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lewannick
- Postcode
- PL15 7QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Lewannick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lewannick Manor
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Disused Bridge At Two Bridges
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📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Penpont Water To South Of Polyphant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lewannick?
- Lewannick is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7QD), in the parish of Lewannick.
- What is Lewannick?
- Lewannick — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lewannick?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7QD.
- Is Lewannick a protected site?
- Yes — Lewannick is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Lewannick charge admission?
- Lewannick typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lewannick?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7QD.