England · Partial ruin
Cambridge Castle
Cambridge Castle (Castle Mound) is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Cambridge, England. Built after the Norman Conquest and substantially rebuilt in stone under Edward I, almost all above-ground stonework was later robbed and demolished; today only the 10 m motte and some earthworks remain and the site is open to the public.
Its prime
1298
Today
Partial ruin
As it stood in 1298
The shape it held in its prime.
At its prime the castle was a compact stone fortress: a four-sided curtain wall linked by round corner towers, defended by a substantial gatehouse and outer barbican. A high circular stone keep crowned the earthen motte at the centre of the site. The curtain connected the keep and towers to enclose a bailey containing the hall and chamber. The whole ensemble stood on the highest point in the town, visible above surrounding timber-and-stone buildings and streets.
Step inside
7 places to explore in 1298.
The record describes 7 distinct spots at Cambridge Castle — including 1 interior: great hall and chamber in the bailey. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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See Cambridge Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1298 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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