Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk
First mentioned in 1090, this Anglo-Saxon castle was gradually enlarged until it had two baileys. It is also said that the castle was built by one of the Earls of Clare during the Anglo-Saxon period.
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First mentioned in 1090, this Anglo-Saxon castle was gradually enlarged until it had two baileys. It is also said that the castle was built by one of the Earls of Clare during the Anglo-Saxon period.
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