Carn Brea Castle

Carn Brea, England
England

Former hunting lodge in Cornwall, England

Key Information

Construction

15–19th century

Castle Type

Sham castle

Current Status

Intact

Historical Overview

Carn Brea Castle on Carn Brea is a 14th-century grade II listed granite stone building which was extensively remodelled in the 18th century as a hunting lodge in the style of a castle for the Basset family. The building is in private use as a restaurant.

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