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Bossiney
Castle
SX 066-888 Cornwall England
SX 066-888 Cornwall England
Bossiney
Castle is a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, with a strong rampart
and ditch. Founded by Robert, count of Mortain, a half-brother of William the
Conqueror. Visit pending. A mile west is Tintagel
Castle and 3 miles north-east is Bottreaux
Castle.
Bossiney Castle is located east of the village centre, next to the Methodist Chapel. 17 miles south-east of Bude, on the A39-B3263.
The site is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here
a castle map of the area 