Manor of Alverton, Cornwall, Engalnd= The Manor of Alverton was a former manorial estate located in the hundred of Penwith, west Cornwall, England, UK.===History===The first historical details of the manor were recorded in the Domesday book which stated that before the Norman conquest the manor was owned by a Saxon lord known as Alward.[1] There were 3 hides of land but Alward had paid tax only...
Launceston Castle, Cornwall, England= Launceston Castle (Cornish: Kastell Lannstefan) is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.===Early history===The castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle raised by Robert, Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman conquest, possibly as early as 1067. Others attribute its foundation to Br...