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The ancient capital of Cornwall (seat of the medieval Duchy of Cornwall), the Restormel Castle (the finest circular keep in the South West), the antique shops, and a small Cornish market town of royal and medieval significance
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Lostwithiel was the administrative capital of medieval Cornwall — home of the Duchy of Cornwall's courts, the stannary parliament and the coinage of tin. Restormel Castle, perched above the town, has one of the most complete circular keeps in England. The town has become a centre for antique and craft shops.
Restormel Castle is extraordinary and rarely crowded — the circular keep is outstanding. The antique shops in the town centre are excellent. The River Fowey walk south towards Fowey. The town has genuine medieval character.
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Lostwithiel is a place in Cornwall known for the ancient capital of Cornwall (seat of the medieval Duchy of Cornwall), the Restormel Castle (the finest circular keep in the South West), the antique shops, and a small Cornish market town of royal and medieval significance. Lostwithiel was the administrative capital of medieval Cornwall — home of the Duchy of Cornwall's courts, the stannary parliament and the coinage of tin. The population is around 2,500.
Lostwithiel has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. The town centre has strong independent food. Local Cornish produce throughout.
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