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Rampton Castle
Rampton Castle, known locally as Giant's Hill, is the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle in Rampton, Cambridgeshire. It is believed that the castle was constructed during The Anarchy by th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rampton Castle, known locally as Giant's Hill, is the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle in Rampton, Cambridgeshire. It is believed that the castle was constructed during The Anarchy by the forces of King Stephen to contain the revolt of Geoffrey de Mandeville. The castle was not completed; construction was probably halted by de Mandeville's death at nearby Burwell Castle in 1144. Sited near to the churchyard of All Saints' Church, the castle is thought to have been built over the eastern end of the medieval village.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rampton Castle, known locally as Giant's Hill, is the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle in Rampton, Cambridgeshire. It is believed that the castle was constructed during The Anarchy by the forces of King Stephen to contain the revolt of Geoffrey de Mandeville. The castle was not completed; construction was probably halted by de Mandeville's death at nearby Burwell Castle in 1144. Sited near to the churchyard of All Saints' Church, the castle is thought to have been built over the eastern end of the medieval village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2915, 0.0961
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Rampton
- Postcode
- CB24 8QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Rampton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rampton Castle?
- Rampton Castle is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB24 8QA), in the parish of Rampton.
- Does Rampton Castle charge admission?
- Rampton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rampton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB24 8QA. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.