Castle Dore

In the civil parish of St Sampson.
In the historic county of Cornwall (Modern Authority of Cornwall, 1974 county of Cornwall).

Leland writes "From Lostwithiel to Castle Dore is at least three miles... Castle Dore belonged to the Earl of Salisbury, but is now completely demolished." PastScape report reads "Multivallate Iron Age hillfort settlement of the 5th-2nd centuries. The original excavations interpreted the latest phases as possible 5th - 8th century reoccupation, identifying one structure as a possible palace. However, re-examination of the excavation reports in the light of recent knowledge suggests that although there was a distinct break in occupation, the site had ceased to be occupied before the beginning of the Roman period." The site has strong Arthurian associations but Leland report of it belonging to the Earl of Salisbury implies medieval use.

This site has been described as a;
Uncertain.
This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SX10355483

Modern Map from Good for landscape form and features	Modern Map from Good for general location
Air Photo from	1st edition OS Map from

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 432238