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Fenny Castle Cross

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

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Fenny Castle Cross is a castle in Somerset. The Albion Guide maps 21 castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, 16.5 km to the south-east.

Full name: Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle

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