Castle Cornet is a large island castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock, which has been part of one of the breakwaters of St Peter Port's harbour, the main one in the island, since 1859.
Built | c.1206 - 1256 |
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In use | Until mid 19th century |
Materials | Diorite Ashlar Mortar Timber |
Height | Up to 13 metres (43 ft) |
Battles/wars | French Invasion of 1338 English Civil War |
Events | Hundred Years' War Napoleonic Wars German Occupation of Guernsey |
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