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Trematon at a glance

A clear starting point for Trematon

Step into Trematon, and you're embraced by an ancient, whispers-of-history tranquillity. This isn't a bustling coastal hub, but a deeply rural Cornish gem, nestled amidst rolling hills that gently slope towards the broad embrace of the Tamar Estuary. Breathe deep the fresh air, tinged with the scent of wild garlic and damp earth, as you

Trematon's roots plunge deep into Cornish soil, anchored by its magnificent Norman castle. Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, it was a vital strategic stronghold guarding the entrance to the Tamar, a key route into Cornwall. Built shortly after the Norman Conquest, likely by Robert, Count of Mortain (William the Conqueror's half-brother), the motte-and-bailey

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