Castles in Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Castle was one of William the Conqueror's earliest castles, a motte and bailey stronghold guarding an important crossing of the River Cam. Now only the motte, or mound, remains, with steps to the top for good views over the area.
Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB3 0AJ

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Heritage Highlight: One of William the Conqueror's earliest castles
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Kimbolton Castle, constructed after the Norman conquest and greatly remodelled in the 17th century, is best known for its associations with Katherine of Aragon. Now a school, the castle is available for group visits and has a limited number of public opening dates.
High Street, Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 0EA

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The early 14th-century fortified tower at Longthorpe has been named as one of the 100 most important historic sites in Britain due to its astonishing set of vivid mid-14th-century wall paintings.
Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE3 6LU

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Heritage Highlight: Superb 14th century wall paintings
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