Castle Camps, Medieval fortress in Castle Camps, England
Description
Castle Camps is a ruined Norman fortress in an English village dating back almost a thousand years. The site still shows earthworks and stone fragments scattered across the grounds near Castle Farm.
History
Originally a Saxon estate, the site came under Norman control when William the Conqueror granted it to the de Vere family in the decades following 1066. It remained an important military stronghold throughout the medieval period.
Culture
The castle maintained its position as the largest fortress in Cambridgeshire during the twelfth century, demonstrating significant military architecture.
Practical
The remains sit on private property and can only be viewed from outside without entering the grounds. It is best to observe the site from public paths while respecting the boundaries of private land.
Did you know?
During World War II, the grounds served as an airfield between 1941 and 1945, temporarily transforming a medieval fortress into a military airbase. This unexpected shift left marks on the landscape that visitors can still trace today.
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