| Restormel Castle | |
|---|---|
| Lostwithiel, Cornwall | |
 Restormel Castle, seen from the west | |
  Restormel Castle | |
| Coordinates | 50°25′20″N 4°40′17″W / 50.4223°N 4.6715°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SX1032561466 |
| Type | Shell keep with bailey |
| Site information | |
| Owner | English Heritage |
| Controlled by | English Heritage |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Shale |
Restormel Castle (Cornish: Kastel Rostorrmel)[1] lies by the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England, UK. It is one of the four chief Norman castles of Cornwall, the others being Launceston, Tintagel and Trematon. The castle is notable for its perfectly circular design. Once a luxurious residence of the Earl of Cornwall, the castle was all but ruined by the 16th century. It was briefly reoccupied and fought over during the English Civil War, but was subsequently abandoned. It is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public.