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Anstey
Castle
TL 404-329 Hertfordshire England
TL 404-329 Hertfordshire England
Anstey
Castle is an impressive 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, founded
by Eustace, Count of Boulogne. The large motte is encased by a wet ditch, with
a flat rectangular bailey and barbican to the east. In 1902 minor excavations
of the motte, revealed the flint foundations of a building. The dense cover of
trees, makes it best viewed in winter. 2 miles south-east is Pelham
Castle and 4 miles north-west is Periwinkle
Hill.
Anstey Castle is located in the village centre, by the church. 19 miles south-west of Cambridge, on the M11-A505-B1368.
The site is visible from a public footpath, which passes the castle from the church.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
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here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area