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Castle in the Isle of Ely

In the civil parish of Ely.
In the historic county of Cambridgeshire (Modern Authority of Cambridgeshire, 1974 county of Cambridgeshire).

During the wars in King John's reign, the Isle of Ely appears to have changed hands several times. According to the Annals of Dunstable, a fortification was built in the west of the island in 1215, and was captured in 1216. Possible Cherry Hill (q.v.) reoccupied.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Uncertain remains.


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PastScape number; 1392501

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