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Kilkhampton Castle, Cornwall

Kilkhampton Castle (aka Penstowe Castle) is a motte-and-bailey castle near Kilkhampton, Cornwall. The precise date of construction is uncertain, but it was possibly built during the years of the Anarchy in the mid-12th century. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1003079.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.876937,-4.4988048
Grid Reference: SS 2429 1158
Civil Parish: Kilkhampton CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 302702
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kilkhampton_Castle,_Cornwall_302702

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