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==References==
==References==
*[http://www.archaeological-surveys.co.uk/ccombe.htm Castle Combe castle]
*[http://www.archaeological-surveys.co.uk/castle-comb/ Castle Combe castle]
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3
*Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3



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Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. (grid reference ST837777).

It was a medieval motte and bailey castle standing on a limestone spur. It was unusual in that it had a keep with at least four and possibly five baileys. Earthworks and some stonework remain.

References

  • Castle Combe castle
  • Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, The David & Charles Book of Castles, David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3

51°29′53″N 2°14′10″W / 51.49800°N 2.23620°W / 51.49800; -2.23620