The Castles (camp)

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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The Castles (camp) is a castle in County Durham. The Albion Guide lists eleven castles in the county; this is one of them. For arrivals by rail, Wolsingham Station is 4.6 km to the north-west. Nearby castles include Auckland Castle deer shelter and Castle Steads camp.

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