Many
of the locations that feature in The Last Crown are real places,
adapted to provide haunting backdrops for the ghost-hunting adventures.
Here are just a few of them, from creepy castles to harbourside Inn's.
Part of the charm of using real locations is that you get to
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Kynance Cove is a windswept, isolated spot on the rocky south coast. In The Last Crown the cove appears as several locations, including parts of Hallowed Isle, as well as the very sinister 'Fen House'. The cove boasts an impressive history, as well as inspiring some sinister scenes. |
Carn
Brea is a hill top site, high above the town of Redruth, in the
heart of Cornwall. It's seen a lot of history, from Neolithic settlements
(3000 years ago!) to the Castle that crowns the natural Tor. It's a dramatic
spot, appearing in The Lost Crown as H.M. Sedgemarsh Prison. |
Lizard is the name given to the rocky claw-like peninsula at Britain's most southerly point. Basically, it's the last stop till France! An old Lighthouse and Life Boat Station still stand to mark this significant location and remind us of turbulent times. |
Polperro
is a picture perfect Cornish Harbour village, nestled in a natural
cove in South East Cornwall. It is a town packed with charm and intrigue,
from winding old streets to long dark caves, there's something for every
adventurer in Polperro. |
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More
locations will appear as Last Crown locations are revealed. There's still
plenty to look forward to, as Saxton is a fully thought out game-world,
with many locations, filling a detailed map to inspire the adventurer
in all of us. Sometimes X marks the spot, others will be harder to find,
off the beaten track. |
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West Looe is delightfully quiet in comparison to the bustling seaside fun of East Looe. The rooftops around Prince's Square are chaotic and rambling, creating a Dickensian impression, most suited for a ghost-hunting sequel. That's probably why living and working here makes such an ideal base when creating the spooky 'Crown' games. |
Trelawne
Manor was once the ancestral home of the Trelawney family, the
most famous Cornish family, who date back to the Saxon period. They lived
here for 400 years, before it was transformed into a holiday/caravan park.
The old manor scowls at the tourists, who drink and be merry oblivious
to the history. |
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The rocky peninsula at Rame Head is an intriguing place. There's a spooky, stone built chapel, open to the elements, a coast guard station and signs of World War II gun emplacements. Quite a mixed history and perfect for The Last Crown. |
Bodmin
Moor is a legendary place, dotted with ancient sites and standing
stones, it also crackles with supernatural charm. It is the old 17th Century
mine workings that interest me, as a double for the Saxmunden Mines, between
Saxton and Northfield. |
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The rural hamlets around Polperro and Looe boast many delightful cottages and farms, almost defying time and modernity, to present a bygone time and atmosphere. Part of being a good ghost-hunter involves finding suitable locations, hidden away in the lanes and fields. So, map-reading and exploration are as close to reality as you can imagine. |
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Previously... treasure, ghosts and murder! Nigel Danvers has escaped London, on the Sleepwalker train, to seek adventure and fortune on England's windswept coast. Expecting a cool reception, Nigel is surprised to find that he is expected...but how?! Has he been here before? Later
- he befriends a local girl, Lucy Reubans (after some coaxing!). Lucy
shares his interest in the paranormal, strange and supernatural, even
though she remains skeptical. She knows the small harbour town hides
many a dark secret, so embraces the chance to dig deeper. But
is she safe? |
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Copyright 2012 - Jonathan Boakes - Darkling Room - Updated 3rd December,
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