Castles · East of England
Rampton Castle
In or near Cottenham.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Waterbeach · 7.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rampton Castle, the nearest railway station is Waterbeach, which is 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB24 8QA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Waterbeach — 7.6 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
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.
- What is 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
- How do I get to Rampton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB24 8QA.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB24 8QA.