Trematon Castle
The castle at Trematon is thought to have originally been one with motte and bailey design and is referred to in the Domesday book. In the 12th Century, this was rebuilt with a stone keep surrounded by a stone wall (known as a curtain wall). In the 16th Century, the keep was a ruin and was used a jail. However even in 1750, overall it was described as "the most entire castle of its sort in Cornwall". In 1807, a large Georgian house was built where the bailey originally was and large sections of the curtain wall were demolished and removed as this interfered with the view.
Mentioned in walks
- Saltash and the Lynher Valley (4.8 mile walk)
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