Pendennis Castle, Artillery fort and military museum in Falmouth, England.
The stone fortress stands on a headland overlooking the Carrick Roads waterway, featuring circular keeps and stone ramparts with multiple gun platforms.
Henry VIII ordered the construction of Pendennis Castle between 1540 and 1542 to protect against potential invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire.
The castle grounds hosted Cornish wrestling tournaments during the 1800s, connecting military heritage with regional athletic traditions.
English Heritage maintains the site, offering guided tours through the castle's defensive structures and exhibitions about coastal military engineering across centuries.
The fortress endured a 155-day siege during the English Civil War, where 1,000 people remained inside until starvation forced their surrender in 1646.
Location: Falmouth
Inception: 1540
Part of: Device Forts
Address: Castle Drive, Falmouth TR11 4LP TR11 4LP
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pendennis-castle
GPS coordinates: 50.14734,-5.04788
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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