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Lostwithiel Bridge, Lostwithiel Bridge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lostwithiel_bridge_river_Fowey_Cornwall.jpgAuthor: Mat Connolley
Lostwithiel is a small town in Cornwall, England. It is situated at the head of the estuary of the River Fowey, still some distance before it opens into the English Channel.
The name Lostwithiel is said to have been derived from the Cornish lostwydhyel, meaning "tail end of the forest". The area is believed to have been inhabited since Roman times, but nothing much in terms of a village materialize until at least the 17th century. Even today it only has less than 3,000 inhabitants (2012 estimate).
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lostwithiel_Town_Centre_-_geograph.org.uk_-_109237.jpgAuthor: Tony Atkin
Visiting Lostwithiel
If coming from Manchester, take the M5 motorway until Exeter, then continue on the A30 road until Sourton Down. Take the A386 road passing Tavistock, then continue on the A390 passing Callington and Liskeard before arriving at Lostwithiel.
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Bartholomew%27s_Church,_Lostwithiel_-_geograph.org.uk_-_109225.jpgAuthor: Tony Atkin
Places of Interest in Lostwithiel
- Lostwithiel Bridge: 12th century bridge across the River Fowey.
- Restormel Castle: Castle ruin on the River Fowel. This is one of the four main Normal castles in Cornwall. It is believed to have been built by the local sheriff Baldwin Fitz Turstin in 1100.
- St Bartholomew's Church: Grade I listed building dating back probably to the 13th century.
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