Abbotsbury Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Abbotsbury Castle is one of 16 castles the Albion Guide maps in Dorset. It sits inside Dorset National Landscape National Landscape. The closest station is Upwey, 12 km to the east.

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