Marazion, United Kingdom
12th century
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1881–1882
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1880-1910
Tintagel, United Kingdom
1233
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12th century
Lostwithiel, United Kingdom
12th century
Falmouth, United Kingdom
1540-1542
Falmouth, United Kingdom
1540-1542
Penwith, United Kingdom
1920s
Penwith, United Kingdom
1820
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1802
Penwith, United Kingdom
100 BCE
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3500 - 2500BC
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200 BCE
Helston, United Kingdom
12th century
Penwith, United Kingdom
2400 BCE
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12th century
The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.
In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.