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The sad decline of Cambridge Castle: ‘How could this happen in one of our great university cities?’

Country Life’s cultural columnist Athena bemoans the lack of care shown for what remains of one of the first Norman castles in England.

On a very hot day back in July, Athena climbed to the mound or motte of Cambridge Castle, still — but only just — the best vantage point from which to view the rapidly developing city and its surrounds. It was a shocking sight, with rubbish strewn around and a very faded information board on which were just discernible the words…

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