Baynard's Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Baynard's Castle is one of two castles the Albion Guide lists in London. London Blackfriars Station is under a kilometre away. Winchester Palace, Southwark and Tower of London are among the castles within 1.7 km.

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