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Arundel Castle |
At
Arundel on the A27 Earl Roger de Montgomery built a stone castle
on the site of a Saxon fortification. It passed to the Howards.1780's
restoration was in Gothic style but 19th century reconstruction was
more straightforward .Today remains of the original castle are hidden
by Victorian masonry.
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Bodiam Castle |
North
of Hastings, off A28 near Northiam Built in the 14th century, one of the
few examples of a castle built for a private citizen.Incapable of being defended against
cannonfire, it surrendered when attacked. The Parliamentarians were ordered to
dismantle it, so it remained a ruin until partially restored in the 19th century. In
1917 Lord Curzon purchased and restored the castle . It is now owned by the National
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Herstmonceux Castle |
North
of Bexhill, on A271 Built
by Roger de Fiennes, Treasurer to Henry VI, a fortified mansion.
Seeing little military action, its main threat was neglectful owners,
remaining a ruin until Sir Claude Lowther began restoration. It housed
the Royal Observatory from 1949 to 1989, now a conference centre. It
is not open to the public, gardens are open on certain days.
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Lewes Castle |
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Lewes Built by one of William the Conqueror's followers, it has two
mottes. Part of the shell keep built on the second mound,1080, survives. Added to in
the 14th century, this is the best preserved part of the castle. Damaged in a riot and
plundered for building material, in 1733 the property was granted to Thomas
Friend. The keep became the property of the Sussex Archeological Society. more
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Pevensey Castle |
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miles north-east of Eastbourne, off A259 William the Conqueror seized the Roman fort at
Pevensey after beating the English at the Battle of Hastings,1066. William
consolidated his position by building castles, giving Pevensey to his half-brother.
Additions were made in 1100 and in the 13th century. It was often besieged. more
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