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Pendennis
Castle was one of the many built during the reign of Henry VIII.
Its
purpose was to protect the extensive waters known as the Carrick
Roads and today it stands proud among other buildings on the site.
The
castle itself is like a fort. In the basement you can find the kitchen.
Working your way up a winding staircase you can enjoy a display
of replica guns and equipment which attempt to give a idea of what
the gun-deck was like.
The
Governor of Pendennis was housed in the entrance block to the main
castle, built during the third phase of construction around 1550.
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| The
Governors dining room in Pendennis Castle |
You
can see what his dining room would have looked like and a portrait
of one of the Governors.
The
top floor offers the sights and sounds of a war during the Tudor
and Stuart period. Smoke rises throughout the room as you hear the
sound of canons being fired towards the enemy out on the waters.
Today
the castle and its surrounding area acts as a great spot to re-live
history.
On
the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June you can hear the
boom of the noon-day gun being fired for the first time this year,
when the annual Military Vehicle Trust presentation of 'Coast Defence
in Action' takes place.
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| A
shelter ready to serve food for World War II soldiers |
The
event aims to recreate aspects of army life during World War II
at Pendennis Castle. A bugler will be on duty and wartime period
costumed musicians 'Hautbois' are leading singalong sessions featuring
favourite tunes from the era.
It
is one of many events that go on during the summer months at Pendennis
Castle. For more details please contact the castle. Details are
at the end of this article.
The
grounds boast several buildings all featuring exhibitions. These
range from World War II ammunition to wartime cartoons.
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| Spectacular
views from Pendennis |
Wherever
you look in the grounds of Pendennis Castle you are greeted with
amazing views of Falmouth, the Carrick Roads, and out to sea. There
is always plenty of ships in sight enjoying the waters around Falmouth.
For
2004 opening times and admission
Tel.
01326 316594 Fax. 01326 319911
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