St Catherine's Castle

St Catherine's Castle is situated on the headland known of St Catherine's Point at the entrance to the River Fowey estuary. Possibly of importance since prehistory. A medieval chapel to the north of St Catherine's Castle was replaced in the 19th century by a granite arched mausoleum commemorating the Rashleigh family.

In the aftermath of the reformation Henry VIII commissioned a two storey blockhouse on the site between 1538 and 1540. This added to the harbour defences in response to increased military threat from Spain and France.

St Catherine's Castle is reached by the coastal path leading south-west out of Fowey through Covington Woods. It is owned and managed by English Heritage: access is available at all times of the year and entry is free.