Bartinney Castle

Heritage Site in Cornwall

England

Bartinney Castle

St Euny's Well This little ancient well is quite tricky to find, it is on the more southerly of two parallel bridleways to the west of the (almost as esoteric) Carn Euny ancient village. — St Euny's Well Credit: Rob Farrow

Bartinney Castle, located in Cornwall, England, is a historic site that holds great significance in the region's history. The castle, believed to have been built in the 12th century, sits atop a hill near the village of Bartinney. Although now in ruins, the remnants of the castle still offer a glimpse into its majestic past.

The castle was constructed as a defensive structure during a time of political instability and conflict. Its strategic location on the hill provided a vantage point to survey the surrounding landscape and protect the inhabitants from potential threats. The original structure consisted of a stone keep surrounded by a curtain wall, which enclosed a central courtyard.

Over the centuries, Bartinney Castle witnessed numerous battles and sieges. It changed hands several times, as different factions sought control of the area. Unfortunately, the castle eventually fell into disrepair and was abandoned in the 17th century.

Today, visitors to Bartinney Castle can explore the remains of the once-mighty fortress. The site offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and history enthusiasts alike. While much of the castle lies in ruins, some sections of the walls and the outline of the keep can still be seen.

Bartinney Castle is a testament to Cornwall's rich heritage and provides a tangible link to its turbulent past. Its rugged charm and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the region's history and architectural heritage.

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Bartinney Castle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.1067/-5.6454 or Grid Reference SW3929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Euny's Well

This little ancient well is quite tricky to find, it is on the more southerly of two parallel bridleways to the west of the (almost as esoteric) Carn Euny ancient village.

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Beacon & Toposcope

The Beacon & Toposcope on top of Chapel Carn Brea looking in a roughly westerly direction. The Longships lighthouse can just be seen out to sea. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Summit cairn

The cairn atop Chapel Carn Brea with the beacon peeping out on the left. See SW3828 : Chapel Carn Brea - entrance to Bronze Age chambered cairn for the Bronze Age chambered cairn entrance hidden among these rocks. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - entrance to Bronze Age chambered cairn

This is the entrance to a Bronze Age chambered cairn atop Chapel Carn Brea. See shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Chapel Carn Brea - Panorama southwards

There are excellent views from the top of Chapel Carn Brea - this is a panoramic view southwards. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

The clootie tree

The 'clooties' seem to be different to a couple of years ago: Link Clooties are pieces of cloth, usually, dipped in the water of the well and tied to a tree as an offering or an invocation - a custom that goes back for a very long time.

David Medcalf

Crows-an-Wra : A30

The road heads through a small settlement.

Lewis Clarke

Crowlas : Road

Looking along a road off the A30.

Lewis Clarke

View across Tredinney Common

Looking across gorse and heather. The white scar is the disused china clay works and beyond it, Bartinney Downs. See also SW3928 : Disused china clay works, SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse, SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Disused china clay works

View across the disused china clay works on Tredinney Common. The tiny church tower on the horizon is St Buryan church. See also SW3928 : View across Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Ling growing through gorse

Heather or ling (calluna vulgaris) growing through gorse on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common.

Elizabeth Scott

Bell heather on Tredinney Common

Bell heather (Erica cinerea) in flower on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse.

Elizabeth Scott

Heather on Tredinney Common

Heather or ling (Calluna vulgaris) flowering on Tredinney Common, see also SW3928 : Bell heather on Tredinney Common and SW3928 : Ling growing through gorse.

Elizabeth Scott

Carn Euny - Fogou

This is the Fogou at the heart of the ancient village of Carn Euny. This stone-walled underground passage is an Iron Age monument of a type found only in the far west of Cornwall. There is also one at Chysauster though that example is sealed with a grille, making this Carn Euny example perhaps the best known one. The name Fogou comes from the Cornish for 'cave'. <>More information to follow.

Rob Farrow

Caer Bran fort has been cleared

The ditch outside the embankment and the central area have been cleared of the thick vegetation that covers most of the area. A temporary situation, no doubt, but it made it easier to see the fort.

David Medcalf

The ditch outside Caer Bran embankment

The ditch outside the embankment and the central area have been cleared of the thick vegetation that covers most of the area. A temporary situation, no doubt, but it made it easier to see the fort.

David Medcalf

Carn Euny, information sign

hayley green

Carn Euny, one of 3 entrances into the fogou (underground passage)

The fogou is an underground passage more than 20 metres long and is made of massive stone slabs. Purpose of the fogou is not known, but off the passageway is a round underground room - is thought that it could have been for storage or for rituals

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Bartinney Castle is located at Grid Ref: SW3929 (Lat: 50.1067, Lng: -5.6454)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

Also known as: Bartinè Castle