Pendennis Castle

Falmouth, Cornwall · United Kingdom · Fortress

A fortress of Henry VIII from the 1540s with a stormy history and several ghosts.

Pendennis Castle on Castle Drive in Falmouth (TR11 4LP) was built by Henry VIII in the 1540s to fend off the threat of invasion. The imposing fortress has a stormy past and is home to several ghosts, including a garrison soldier and a woman in grey. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Pendennis Castle located?

Pendennis Castle is in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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