Castles · South West England
Bossiney
Bossiney — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bossiney is a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Bossiney is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided. The site contributes to the diverse heritage of the region.
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Background
History
Bossiney was mentioned in Domesday Book as 'Botcinnii', a manor held by the Count of Mortain from St. Petroc's Church (i.e. Bodmin Monastery), the manor at this time including Trevena. A borough was established by Richard, Earl of Cornwall in the 13th century, which was generally known as Bossiney, but which was also called "Bossiney and Trevena", Trevena being the name by which Tintagel village was then known. The name Tintagel was used for the wider parish which included both Bossiney and Trevena and surrounding areas. The borough served as a constituency for parliamentary elections from 1547, as the Bossiney parliamentary borough, electing two members of parliament. Notable MPs for the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6664, -4.7400
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Tintagel
- Postcode
- PL34 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikipedia: Bossiney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bossiney?
- Bossiney is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL34 0AX), in the parish of Tintagel.
- Does Bossiney charge admission?
- Bossiney typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bossiney?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL34 0AX. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.