Stowey Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Stowey Castle is a castle in Somerset. The Albion Guide charts 21 castles in the county; this is one of them. Nearby castles include Stogursey Castle and Cynwit Castle. For arrivals by rail, Bishop's Lydeard Station is 10.7 km to the south.

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