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Liskeard Castle - summary report of events |
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Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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cornwall2-233554_1.pdf (10 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Liskeard 'Castle' or more correctly 'fortified manor house', which once overlooked Liskeard, appears to have been built in approximately 1230-40 AD by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Although described as ruinous a century later in the late 16th century it provided the location for Liskeard's first Grammar School. A later school was rebuilt on the same site in the early 19th century. From 1853 the former school building became the town's prison and accommodation for a policeman/jailer. This same building still stands but is now a private dwelling. As part of the successful multi-facetted Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project, funded primarily by the Heritage Lottery Fund; the Liskeard Castle Project aimed to encourage local people to learn about and become involved in their local landscape heritage. The project provided inspirational, inclusive and accessible learning opportunities to capture the minds, hearts and foster enthusiasm for an appreciation of Liskeard's local distinctiveness, heritage and environment. The recipients were of all ages, from Year 6 local Primary Schools to adults conducting historical research for the first time. |
Author: |
C Buck
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Publisher: |
Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Locations: |
Site: |
Liskeard castle park |
County: |
Cornwall |
District: |
Cornwall |
Parish: |
LISKEARD |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 225373, 64582 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
cornwall2-233554 |
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2014R051 |
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This A4 report report combines the results of the week’s activities, including historical research undertaken by volunteers before and after the week’s activities, and includes a number of other reports by volunteers and specialists alike. Project area will have access to the historical research archive, any related reports and interpretational material which will be produced as a result of this project.
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |