Rayleigh Castle

Open accessNational Trust land — free to wander

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Rayleigh Castle is one of seven castles the Albion Guide lists in Essex. The nearest railway station, Rayleigh, is under a kilometre away. The nearest other castle is Hadleigh Castle, 4.8 km to the south.

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More at the National Heritage List entry

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Rayleigh Windmill

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Highlight

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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