Liskeard Castle

Liskeard Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification now known as Castle Park, located on elevated ground overlooking the historic market town of Liskeard. The site occupies a prominent position that rises above the surrounding buildings and streets of the town.

Richard of Cornwall built the fortification between 1230 and 1240, but by 1337 the structure had already fallen into disrepair. This decline initiated a gradual shift in how the site was used over the following centuries.

The site held administrative importance for the surrounding region during the medieval period and influenced how local affairs were managed. Visitors can still sense this historical role through the elevated position and layout that reflect its former strategic value.

The former castle site is now open to the public and can be accessed through multiple footpaths from the town center. Visitors should expect uneven ground and varied elevation as the terrain itself is hilly and raised above the surrounding town level.

Historical records from the 1300s describe the structure as a manor house with surrounding walls rather than a pure military fortress. This reveals that the site was repurposed for residential use well before it became the park seen today.