JUNE 24 | Cornwall, Launceston Castle

Launceston: pronounced Longston (we were told by the locals at the pub:))— The huge earthen mound was started by the brother of William the Conqueror as early as 1067. Then in the 13th century, Richard, Earl of Cornwall and brother of Henry III built it in stone. There was a huge stone staircase leading up the where the Earl’s quarters were. The views were amazing, and we could hear the sheep baying in the pastures all around it. You could see how the town sprung up in around it still in the Medieval pattern of the original town.

As usual we go to lunch as everything was closing, so we got pastys and sat in the grass at the castle to eat. Beautiful day. :)

This place just seemed so out of place across the street from a castle! The sign is hysterical!