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…