Cambridge Castle, Norman castle ruins in Cambridge, England
The remaining earthworks of Cambridge Castle include a 10-meter high motte with steps leading to its summit, offering views across the city.
William the Conqueror constructed Cambridge Castle in 1068 as part of his strategy to control northern England, requiring the demolition of 27 local houses.
The castle stones were repurposed in the 15th century for the construction of Cambridge University buildings, including Kings College and Trinity College.
Located on Castle Street, the medieval castle mound remains accessible to visitors every day without any entrance charges or time restrictions.
The castle site transformed through centuries from a Norman fortress to a county jail, and currently houses the Cambridgeshire County Council's Shire Hall.
Location: Cambridgeshire
Location: Cambridge
GPS coordinates: 52.21210,0.11453
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:10
Castle Hill, Cambridge
142 m
Church of St Giles
104 m
Shire Hall, Cambridge
83 m
St Peter's Church, Cambridge
120 m
Museum of Cambridge
146 m
Castle Street Methodist Church
99 m
Kettle's Yard
137 m
The Castle Inn
73 m
St Giles' War Memorial
136 m
Kettle's Yard
137 m
Magdalene College, Boundary Wall Of College Fronting Magdalene Street And Chesterton Lane
136 m
Social Service Department
129 m
83, Castle Street
179 m
Magdalene College, Walls Lining The Second Court On North East And South West Sides
208 m
County Folk Museum
148 m
Magdalene College, Mallory Court
205 m
1-5, Bell's Court
89 m
Cory House
168 m
7-18, Northampton Street
184 m
1 Northampton street, 13 and 14 Magdalene street
171 m
19, Northampton Street
190 m
21-24, Northampton Street
205 m
18 St Peter's Street
130 m
Caretaker's House In The Grounds Of County Hall And About Fifty Yards To The South
51 m
Wentworth House
190 m
17 And 18, Magdalene Street
194 m
55-69, Castle Street
137 m
20, Magdalene Street
206 mReviews
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