Castle Cornet
Island castle in Guernsey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Castle Cornet is a large island castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock. Its importance was as a defence not only of the island, but of the roadstead. In 1859 it became part of one of the breakwaters of Guernsey's main harbour, St Peter Port harbour.
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Castle Cornet | |
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Part of Guernsey, Channel Islands | |
Saint Peter Port Harbour, Saint Peter Port | |
Type | Norman castle with keep |
Height | Up to 13 metres (43 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Bailiwick of Guernsey |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially restored |
Site history | |
Built | c. 1206–1256 |
In use | Until mid 19th century |
Materials | Diorite Ashlar Mortar Timber |
Battles/wars | French Invasion of 1338 English Civil War |
Events | Hundred Years' War Napoleonic Wars German Occupation of Guernsey |
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