King's Castle

Open accessin a National Nature Reserve open to the public

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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King's Castle is one of 21 castles the Albion Guide maps in Somerset. The closest station is Castle Cary, 13.8 km to the south-east. For more of the same, Maesbury Castle and Fenny Castle Cross are close by.

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