Castles · South West England
Saint Catherine's Castle
In or near Polruan.
Saint Catherine's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Saint Catherine's Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St Catherine's Castle is a historical artillery fort built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to protect Fowey Harbour. The castle has undergone modifications over the centuries, including during the Crimean War and World War II, and visitors can explore its ruins and surrounding woodland.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saint Catherine's Castle is a coastal fortification located in South-West England. This castle, built in the 16th century, was designed to defend the area against potential invasions. It is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3283, -4.6445
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL23 1JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/245872264 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Catherine's Castle?
- Saint Catherine's Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1JH), in the parish of Fowey.
- What is Saint Catherine's Castle?
- Saint Catherine's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saint Catherine's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1JH.
- Is Saint Catherine's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Saint Catherine's Castle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Saint Catherine's Castle charge admission?
- Saint Catherine's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Saint Catherine's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1JH.