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

The Keep

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

1. The Keep Marker

Inscription.
The Keep
In the 13th century, the building high on the mound in front of you provided a lordly reception suite where the Earl could entertain on special occasions.
The approach was deliberately formal and designed to impress. Anyone wishing an audience with the Earl would first have to cross the timber bridge, pass through a guard tower and then go up a covered stairway.
This elaborate arrangement was not only required for defensive purposes, but was also intended to increase the standing and prestige of the Earl.
( photo caption )
Right: The entrance to the Earl's reception suite as it would have been in the 13th century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 38.219′ N, 4° 21.693′ W. Marker is in Launceston, England, in Cornwall. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Western Road and 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. The development of the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Castle Courtyard in the 13th Century (within shouting

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

Also see . . . English Heritage - Launceston Castle. (Submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

2. The Keep Marker

The Castle Keep is at the Top of the Hill

The Entrance to the Keep image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018

3. The Entrance to the Keep

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 5, 2018

4. The Keep

The holes are sockets for timber joists for stairs and a walkway between the inner and outer keep.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.