Restormel castle outer ward (91/120 - Ravages of time)
This is of course for my Cornwall Church project which continues as well as for the 120 group (91/120 - Ravages of time)
Restormel castle had two chapels. One outside the building (outer ward) located in this area, and another inside (inner ward) almost directly opposite the entrance on the far side (picture taken also!) projecting to the East.
We were very lucky in that the castle is closed over the winter, but there were men clearing the site and the gates were open. We went in and they didn't stop us!
It was lovely to have the castle all to ourselves.
Chapel information:
A comprehensive survey of this estate, known as the ‘Caption of Seisin’, was made in summer 1337. This documents the Black Prince’s acquisition of his new properties and provides the most detailed description of Restormel Castle in its history.
It records an inner ward or enclosure (which survives today) containing a hall and three chambers over cellars, a chapel, and a stable for six horses, the last perhaps in the courtyard. There is no mention of a kitchen.
The survey also describes a larger outer enclosure (now lost) with a great hall and a further three chambers, all above cellars, together with a chapel, service buildings, and stabling for 20 horses. A lead conduit supplied water to the castle. Many of the buildings were already decaying at this time.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/restormel-castle...
Restormel castle outer ward (91/120 - Ravages of time)
This is of course for my Cornwall Church project which continues as well as for the 120 group (91/120 - Ravages of time)
Restormel castle had two chapels. One outside the building (outer ward) located in this area, and another inside (inner ward) almost directly opposite the entrance on the far side (picture taken also!) projecting to the East.
We were very lucky in that the castle is closed over the winter, but there were men clearing the site and the gates were open. We went in and they didn't stop us!
It was lovely to have the castle all to ourselves.
Chapel information:
A comprehensive survey of this estate, known as the ‘Caption of Seisin’, was made in summer 1337. This documents the Black Prince’s acquisition of his new properties and provides the most detailed description of Restormel Castle in its history.
It records an inner ward or enclosure (which survives today) containing a hall and three chambers over cellars, a chapel, and a stable for six horses, the last perhaps in the courtyard. There is no mention of a kitchen.
The survey also describes a larger outer enclosure (now lost) with a great hall and a further three chambers, all above cellars, together with a chapel, service buildings, and stabling for 20 horses. A lead conduit supplied water to the castle. Many of the buildings were already decaying at this time.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/restormel-castle...