Castle Hill motte (Rutland)

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Hill motte (Rutland) is a castle in Rutland. The Albion Guide charts three castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest railway station is Oakham, 8.6 km to the north. The nearest other castle is Sauvey Castle, 7.9 km to the north-west.

More at the National Heritage List entry

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