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St Mawes Castle

7.39

Good

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Castle England Coastal Tudor Cornwall Artillery

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description St Mawes Castle Overview

St Mawes Castle is an artillery fort constructed between 1540 and 1543 on the south coast of Cornwall, England, as part of King Henry VIII's coastal defense network. It was built as part of the Device Forts program to defend against French and Spanish invasion threats during a period of international tension. The castle features a circular central tower with semicircular bastions arranged in a cloverleaf pattern, designed to provide comprehensive fields of fire for its cannons. Today, it is maintained by English Heritage and open to visitors as a historical site.

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St Mawes Castle ranks #256 of 346 in the Castle ranking, behind Hedingham Castle, ahead of Bergenhus Fortress.

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How good is St Mawes Castle?

St Mawes Castle scores 7.39/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Castle category. Well-preserved Tudor artillery fort with strong coastal setting and specialist interest, though smaller and less romantic than major castles.

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See our alternatives page for St Mawes Castle for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Pendennis Castle, Dover Castle, Bamburgh Castle.

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