Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Dooms-Dale Launceston Castle

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

1. Dooms-Dale Launceston Castle Marker

Inscription.
George Fox 1624 – 1691 was imprisoned in this castle in 1656, for eight months. With other Quakers he suffered under unspeakable conditions in Dooms-Dale

“There was never under any imprisonment that I was in but it was for the bringing forth of multitudes more out of prison” G.F.

This tablet was placed here by the Society of friends to commemorate the tercentenary of George Fox’s birth

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 38.258′ N, 4° 21.743′ W. Marker is in Launceston, England, in Cornwall. Marker can be reached from Western Road close to Dockey, on the left when traveling north. Located at Launceston Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Launceston, England PL15 7DR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. gorseth kernow (here, next to this marker); North Gate House (here, next to this marker); Saint Cuthbert Mayne (a few steps from this marker); The Castle Courtyard in the 13th Century (within shouting distance of this marker); The development of the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gate (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); The Earl’s Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Launceston.

Also see . . .
1. George Fox on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. English Heritage - Launceston Castle. (Submitted on September 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

2. Dooms-Dale Launceston Castle Marker

North Gate House of Launceston Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

3. North Gate House of Launceston Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.