Lostwithiel Click for location map (in pop up window)
Lostwithiel lies in a bowl surrounded by hills where the fine 15th century five arched bridge is the lowest crossing point on the river Fowey. Up until the 1600's the river was navigable as far as Lostwithiel which had been the 13th century capital of Cornwall. The remains of the 13th century Old Duchy Palace which later became the Stannary Offices and County treasury can still be seen. Lostwithiel became a Stannary town where tin from local mines was brought to be weighed and assayed. In the town is the impressive church of St Bartholomew's with its lovely spire. |
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