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Camps Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Camps Castle is a castle in Cambridgeshire. It is one of nine castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. For arrivals by rail, Great Chesterford Station is 12.1 km to the west.

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