Cambridge Castle, Norman castle ruins in Cambridge, England
Cambridge Castle is a Norman castle ruin with an earthwork mound approximately 10 meters high, with steps leading to its summit. From the top, you can see views across the city and surrounding areas.
William the Conqueror built Cambridge Castle in 1068 to secure control over central England. The destruction of 27 houses for its construction shows the importance of this fortress in Norman strategy.
Stones from the castle were reused in the 15th century for Cambridge University buildings, including King's College and Trinity College. This recycling shows how the medieval fortress shaped the development of the city and its most famous institution.
The site sits on Castle Street and is accessible to visitors daily without entrance fees or time restrictions. The mound itself is easy to climb and provides a useful vantage point for understanding the medieval layout of the city.
The site transformed over centuries from a Norman fortress to a county jail. Today it houses the Shire Hall, showing how the location retained its role as a center of authority through different periods.
Location: Cambridgeshire
Location: Cambridge
GPS coordinates: 52.21210,0.11453
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44
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