Comments on: Cambridge: odd names and invisible castles

By: Stuart Berman

Stuart Berman — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 03:42:13 +0000

After living in Israel which is littered with ancient ruins – I doubt you will be impressed by what England has to offer in that category – Stonehenge is… well… underwhelming.

But for more modern architecture (last millenium)- palaces, cathedrals, museums, universities… that is a different story – plenty to impress

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:17:20 +0000

I don’t think it is in your area, but there is supposed to be a likely Camelot site (pretty much a mound on a hill, I think) and a likely Tintagel site (a ruin) on the western (I think) coast. These are, of course, from the Arthur story. Then there is Stonehenge on the Salsbury Plain and various other stone circles and huge chalk drawings (one rather X rated) and lots of hill tombs. Plus various ruined churches and abbeys and other castles less unfinished or ruined than the one you saw. And the Roman stuff. And so and so on. A lot of history all over the place. I envy you the ability to see it! Maybe some day for me.

By: Saar Drimer

Saar Drimer — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:45:07 +0000

Helen,
As a matter of fact, it is an unfinished castle, if the sign on the site is to believed :) Apperantly, the owner died as it was constructed. Most likely the building blocks were then used for something else once construction halted.

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 22:02:49 +0000

I’m “chuffed” by these bits of language lore and other local highlights.

Giant’s Hill is possibly the site of a ruin, not an unfinished castle. Lots of that sort of thing in GB if TV science channels are to be believed.

Also like straightdope.