Cardinham Castle is probably an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Richard fitz Turold. The motte with its level south-eastern bailey, stands at the end of a steep-sided spur above a confluence of streams. There is no trace of the entrance and the north-south double bank and ditch to the east of the bailey is probably a flanking work. The motte has been extensively mutilated on its top by surface stone digging and the east side of the motte and bailey have also been cut away. Visit pending. 7 miles south is Restormel Castle.