What is recorded here
Cambridge Castle was a Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in the 11th century, likely on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon settlement. It was strategically important for controlling trade along the River Cam and the surrounding region.
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Places near here
Caretaker's House in the Grounds of County Hall and About Fifty Yards to the SouthListed building · 51 yd
The Castle InnListed building · 70 yd
The St. Giles' War MemorialMemorial · 155 yd
Kettle's Yard GalleryGallery · 156 yd
The Museum of CambridgeMuseum · 166 yd
Histon Road CemeteryRegistered park or garden · 479 yd
Obelisk, Sussex StMonument or public art · 830 yd
A Trinity Hall 'milestone'Monument or public art · 871 yd
Castle Street Methodist Church and Sunday School Including Front Gates and RailingsListed building · 108 yd
Church of St GilesListed building · 115 yd
Church of St PeterListed building · 136 yd
55-69, Castle StreetListed building · 142 ydOther information
Photo: Sandy Gerrard · CC BY-SA 2.0