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Battlements of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 2006. Artist: George Brooks.

Battlements of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 2006. Artist: George Brooks.

2-632-577 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Battlements of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, 2006. 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. George Brooks, attributed to: (British?): Photographer
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

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4500x3000
File Size : 39,551kb

Aliases

  1. N060663
  1. 0250004045
  1. 2-632-577
  1. 2632577
  1. N060663

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