Carn Brea Castle is a 14th century stone twin towered fortress, founded by the Bassett family. Standing within the impressive ramparts of a massive Iron Age hillfort, it was probably built has a hunting lodge or a chapel to St Michael. Restored and extended throughout the centuries, it now has the appearance of a sham. Visit pending. 12 miles south-east is Pendennis Castle and 15 miles south-west is St Michael's Mount.