St Mawes Castle, Tudor coastal fortification in St Just in Roseland, United Kingdom.
St Mawes Castle features a central circular keep with three surrounding semi-circular bastions, forming a cloverleaf pattern on the Cornish coastline.
King Henry VIII ordered the construction of this military structure in 1539 as part of a defense network against potential French and Spanish invasions.
The castle preserves Tudor military engineering techniques through its architectural elements, including thick stone walls designed for mounting heavy artillery.
English Heritage maintains the castle, offering guided tours and educational programs about coastal fortifications from Monday through Sunday.
The castle stands opposite to Pendennis Castle across the Fal estuary, creating a strategic crossfire zone for protecting the waterway entrance.
Location: St Just in Roseland
Inception: 1539
Part of: Device Forts
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-mawes-castle
GPS coordinates: 50.15542,-5.02375
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:50
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