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Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner. Launceston Castle formed the administrative centre of the new earldom of Cornwall, with a large community packed within the walls of its bailey. It was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century and then substantially redeveloped by Richard of Cornwall after 1227, including a high tower to enable visitors to view his surrounding lands. When Richard's son, Edmund, inherited the castle, he moved the earldom's administration to Lostwithiel, triggering the castle's decline. By 1337, the castle was increasingly ruinous and used primarily as a gaol and to host judicial assizes

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  • Launceston Castle (kornisch Kastell Lannstefan) in Launceston in England war eine normannische Festung zur Zeit der normannischen Eroberung durch Wilhelm I. errichtet und im Besitz der Earls of Cornwall und ist heute eine Ruine. Ausgrabungen deuten darauf hin, dass der Burgplatz schon vor der normannischen Eroberung besiedelt gewesen sein könnte und dabei auch eine prähistorische Besiedelung nicht ausgeschlossen werden kann. (de)
  • Launceston gaztelua, ingelesez: Launceston Castle, Ingalaterrako Kornualles konderriko Launceston udalerrian dagoen gaztelu bat da. Ziur aski 1068an lehen gotorlekya eraikiarazi zuen, eta 1227an berreraikia. * Datuak: Q402848 * Multimedia: Launceston Castle (eu)
  • Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner. Launceston Castle formed the administrative centre of the new earldom of Cornwall, with a large community packed within the walls of its bailey. It was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century and then substantially redeveloped by Richard of Cornwall after 1227, including a high tower to enable visitors to view his surrounding lands. When Richard's son, Edmund, inherited the castle, he moved the earldom's administration to Lostwithiel, triggering the castle's decline. By 1337, the castle was increasingly ruinous and used primarily as a gaol and to host judicial assizes. The castle was captured by the rebels during the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549, and was garrisoned by the Royalists during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Towards the end of the civil war it was stripped for its building materials and rendered largely uninhabitable. A small gaol was erected in the centre of the bailey, which was also used for executions. The castle eventually became the county gaol for Cornwall, but was heavily criticised for its poor facilities and treatment of inmates. By 1842, the remaining prisoners had been moved to Bodmin Gaol and the site was closed, the castle being landscaped to form a park by the Duke of Northumberland. During the Second World War, the site was used to host United States Army soldiers and, later, by the Air Ministry for offices. The ministry left the castle in 1956 and the site was reopened to visitors. In the 21st century, Launceston is owned by the duchy of Cornwall and operated by English Heritage as a tourist attraction. Much of the castle defences remain, including the motte, keep and high tower which overlook the castle's former deer park to the south. The gatehouses and some of the curtain wall have survived, and archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of various buildings in the bailey, including the great hall. (en)
  • Le château de Launceston (Kastell Lannstefan en cornique) se trouve dans la ville anglaise de Launceston, située dans les Cornouailles. (fr)
  • Il castello di Launceston, in lingua cornica Kastell Lannstefan è un'antica roccaforte situata nell'omonima cittadina in Cornovaglia. (it)
  • Лонстонский замок (англ. Launceston Castle; корнск. Kastell Lannstefan) — средневековый замок в городе Лонстон в графстве Корнуолл, Англия. (ru)
  • Zamek w Launceston (korn. Kastel Llanstefan) – zamek w stylu motte w miejscowości Launceston w Kornwalii. W r. 1973 w zamku książę Walii Karol został uroczyście ogłoszony księciem Kornwalii. Zamek znajduje się pod opieką English Heritage. (pl)
  • Launceston Castle är ett slott i Storbritannien. Det ligger i grevskapet Cornwall och riksdelen England, i den södra delen av landet, 300 km väster om huvudstaden London. Launceston Castle ligger 121 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Launceston Castle är platt. Den högsta punkten i närheten är 165 meter över havet, 1,0 km väster om Launceston Castle. Runt Launceston Castle är det ganska tätbefolkat, med 83 invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Launceston, 0,16 km öster om Launceston Castle. Trakten runt Launceston Castle består i huvudsak av gräsmarker. Klimatet i området är tempererat. Årsmedeltemperaturen i trakten är 8 °C. Den varmaste månaden är augusti, då medeltemperaturen är 14 °C, och den kallaste är januari, med 2 °C. (sv)
  • 朗塞斯頓城堡（Launceston Castle，康瓦爾語：Kastell Lannstefan）是位於英國英格蘭康沃爾郡朗塞斯通的一個城堡，可能修建於1067年。17世紀英國內戰之後，該城堡陷入荒廢，部分建築被拆除。現在朗塞斯頓城堡由英格蘭遺產管理。 (zh)
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  • Launceston Castle (kornisch Kastell Lannstefan) in Launceston in England war eine normannische Festung zur Zeit der normannischen Eroberung durch Wilhelm I. errichtet und im Besitz der Earls of Cornwall und ist heute eine Ruine. Ausgrabungen deuten darauf hin, dass der Burgplatz schon vor der normannischen Eroberung besiedelt gewesen sein könnte und dabei auch eine prähistorische Besiedelung nicht ausgeschlossen werden kann. (de)
  • Launceston gaztelua, ingelesez: Launceston Castle, Ingalaterrako Kornualles konderriko Launceston udalerrian dagoen gaztelu bat da. Ziur aski 1068an lehen gotorlekya eraikiarazi zuen, eta 1227an berreraikia. * Datuak: Q402848 * Multimedia: Launceston Castle (eu)
  • Le château de Launceston (Kastell Lannstefan en cornique) se trouve dans la ville anglaise de Launceston, située dans les Cornouailles. (fr)
  • Il castello di Launceston, in lingua cornica Kastell Lannstefan è un'antica roccaforte situata nell'omonima cittadina in Cornovaglia. (it)
  • Лонстонский замок (англ. Launceston Castle; корнск. Kastell Lannstefan) — средневековый замок в городе Лонстон в графстве Корнуолл, Англия. (ru)
  • Zamek w Launceston (korn. Kastel Llanstefan) – zamek w stylu motte w miejscowości Launceston w Kornwalii. W r. 1973 w zamku książę Walii Karol został uroczyście ogłoszony księciem Kornwalii. Zamek znajduje się pod opieką English Heritage. (pl)
  • 朗塞斯頓城堡（Launceston Castle，康瓦爾語：Kastell Lannstefan）是位於英國英格蘭康沃爾郡朗塞斯通的一個城堡，可能修建於1067年。17世紀英國內戰之後，該城堡陷入荒廢，部分建築被拆除。現在朗塞斯頓城堡由英格蘭遺產管理。 (zh)
  • Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England. It was probably built by Robert the Count of Mortain after 1068, and initially comprised an earthwork and timber castle with a large motte in one corner. Launceston Castle formed the administrative centre of the new earldom of Cornwall, with a large community packed within the walls of its bailey. It was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century and then substantially redeveloped by Richard of Cornwall after 1227, including a high tower to enable visitors to view his surrounding lands. When Richard's son, Edmund, inherited the castle, he moved the earldom's administration to Lostwithiel, triggering the castle's decline. By 1337, the castle was increasingly ruinous and used primarily as a gaol and to host judicial assizes (en)
  • Launceston Castle är ett slott i Storbritannien. Det ligger i grevskapet Cornwall och riksdelen England, i den södra delen av landet, 300 km väster om huvudstaden London. Launceston Castle ligger 121 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Launceston Castle är platt. Den högsta punkten i närheten är 165 meter över havet, 1,0 km väster om Launceston Castle. Runt Launceston Castle är det ganska tätbefolkat, med 83 invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Launceston, 0,16 km öster om Launceston Castle. Trakten runt Launceston Castle består i huvudsak av gräsmarker. (sv)
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  • Launceston Castle (de)
  • Launceston Castle (en)
  • Launceston gaztelua (eu)
  • Château de Launceston (fr)
  • Castello di Launceston (it)
  • Zamek w Launceston (pl)
  • Лонстонский замок (ru)
  • Launceston Castle (sv)
  • 朗塞斯頓城堡 (zh)
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