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Colchester Castle

8.01

Great

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Castle England Essex Museum Norman Roman Foundations

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Colchester Castle in Essex, England, was built by the Normans around 1076 on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius and has the largest Norman castle keep ever constructed.

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Colchester Castle ranks #168 of 353 in the Castle ranking, behind Peñafiel Castle, ahead of Estense Castle.

Historically important Norman keep over Roman foundations with major museum value, though exterior severity and altered interiors divide casual visitors.

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Colchester Castle scores 8.01/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Castle category. Historically important Norman keep over Roman foundations with major museum value, though exterior severity and altered interiors divide casual visito...

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