England · Ruin
Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle is a Norman circular shell keep on a spur above the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, built and remodelled in the 12th–13th centuries. Constructed of local slate with a continuous circular curtain wall enclosing curved domestic ranges, it was a ducal residence in the late 13th century and later fell into ruin; it is now cared for by English Heritage.
First raised
1100
Its prime
1275
Today
Ruin
As it stood in 1275
The shape it held in its prime.
A near-perfect circular stone shell keep about 38 metres in diameter, rising to its full height with a crenellated parapet and a continuous wall-walk roughly 7.6 metres above ground. The dark local slate curtain wall is up to 2.4 metres thick and is sunk into the motte; curved domestic ranges are built against the inner face. A largely-ruined square gate tower marks the entrance and a projecting square tower on the opposite side contains the chapel. The castle sits on a grassy spur with a surrounding ditch and ringwork above the River Fowey.
Step inside
10 places to explore in 1275.
The record describes 10 distinct spots at Restormel Castle — including 7 interiors: square gate tower / entrance passage, inner bailey / courtyard, great hall (curved hall) and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
Create History
See Restormel Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1275 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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