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LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, UK - SEPT 1 2020: View of Town Hall through Castle ruin gate. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Launceston Town from Castle, Cornwall Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rear view of the ornate clock tower of the Guildhall and Town Hall in Launceston, Cornwall, UK Royalty Free Stock Photo

An aerial view of the town and countryside around Launceston, Cornwall, UK Royalty Free Stock Photo

View of the city of Launceston, Cornwall, UK, with townhall Royalty Free Stock Photo

View of the city of Launceston, Cornwall, UK, from the castle Royalty Free Stock Photo

Launceston medieval castle and round tower in Launceston, Cornwall, UK Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close to the Devon border, Launceston is the capital of Cornwall and a pretty town with bustling market square and fine Georgian buildings. The castle was built by Henry III's brother Richard in 1227 as a shell keep, to which a fighting platform was added later. Impressive views from the top show how it was a good fortress with the ability to spot enemy from afar. In the 17th century, George Fox, founder of the Quakers was imprisoned here for 8 months.