Castles · South West England
Pendennis Castle
In or near St Mawes.
Pendennis Castle — castle in england south west.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks · 0.7 km
About
Pendennis Castle is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pendennis Castle is a coastal fortification located in South-West England. It was constructed in the 16th century and is notable for its strategic position overlooking the Fal Estuary. The castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore its historical significance and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1469, -5.0472
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Established
- 1540
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.simonleachdesign.com
Sources
- osm: w142798233 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q2371954 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pendennis Castle?
- Pendennis Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 4LP), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Pendennis Castle?
- Pendennis Castle — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Pendennis Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is St Mawes. Drivers can use postcode TR11 4LP.
- When was Pendennis Castle built?
- Built or established in 1540.
- Who owns Pendennis Castle?
- Pendennis Castle is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Pendennis Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Pendennis Castle is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Pendennis Castle charge admission?
- Pendennis Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pendennis Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 4LP.