Restormel Castle Within The Mist | Lostwithiel | Cornwall

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Top AirVuz contributor benhawkinslive brings us this fantastic drone video of England's Restormel Castle. Built shortly after William the Conqueror's 11th century invasion of Britain, it's one of the four main castles erected to solidify Norman control of Cornwall, the southwesternmost region of the island. Famous for its nearly circular shape, the castle fell into a semi-ruined state by the 16th century. Although it was occupied for a short time during the English Civil War in the mid-1600's, it was subsequently re-abandoned.

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Restormel Castle Within The Mist | Lostwithiel | Cornwall Dji Mavic 3 Pro Restormel Castle lies by the River Fowey, near Lostwithiel in Cornwall. The ringwork castle was constructed after the Norman conquest of England and for many years was controlled by the Cardinham family. In the late 13th century, it became the centre for administrating the region’s tin-mining industry and was turned into a luxurious residence by Edmund, the Earl of Cornwall. After being owned by Edward the Black Prince for a period in the 14th century, the castle was neglected. It was briefly reoccupied during the English Civil War but was then once again abandoned. The ruins of Restormel Castle, including its 13th-century shell keep, came to form part of the gardens of a neighbouring manor house, before becoming a tourist attraction in the 19th century. Now in the care of English Heritage, it is open to the public. Website www.benhawkinsphotography.uk Instagram benhawkinslive Fb Ben Hawkins Photography