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Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1999. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1999. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

2-632-583 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1999. Aerial view of the castle and surrounding coastline. Pendennis Castle was begun in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's defence of the south coast. The original castle consisted of the keep which provided a series of gun platforms to protect Falmouth harbour and lodging for the governor. A large enclosing fortress was added in Elizabeth I's reign.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Historic England Staff Photographer, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King Henry VIII: British; English: King of England
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Cornwall Falmouth

  1. 50 08 54 N , 005 04 34 W
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Locations & Buildings Castles

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3408x5132
File Size : 51,240kb

Aliases

  1. N070693
  1. 0250004107
  1. 2-632-583
  1. 2632583
  1. N070693

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