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East Sussex Travel Guide - Castles

Bodiam Castle Location map Bodiam, East Sussex Begun in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to discourage French raids. Picture book design; moated, crenellated battlements, reached by no less than three drawbridges and a barbican. Almost too romantic to be true (but it is!). Robertsbridge, Bodiam, East Sussex, England, TN32 5UA Location: 12 m N Hastings, off A21 Website: Bodiam Castle Email: bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01580 830 196 Fax: 01580 830 398 National Trust

Camber Castle Location map Camber, East Sussex The ruins of a mighty castle built by Henry VIII as part of his great coastal defenses. The sea, which used to lap at the foot of the castle walls, now lies over a mile distant, and the castle stands adrift and somewjhat lonely looking in a field. The castle is in need of repairs and may not be open to visitors for safety reasons, but you can still get a good view into the interior. Rye, Camber, East Sussex, England, TN31 7RS Location: off A259 1 mile South of Rye, 1 mile walk across fields Website: Camber Castle Phone: 01797 223 862 English Heritage

Herstmonceaux Castle Location map Herstmonceux, East Sussex Red brick moated castle of 1440's, built by Ralph Fiennes, whose family crest is displayed over the entrance. Now home to the International Study Centre of Queen's University (Canada), so the interior cannot be viewed. Hailsham, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, BN27 1RN Location: 4 m E Hailsham, on A271 Website: Herstmonceaux Castle Email: c_dennett@isc.queensu.ac.uk Phone: 01323 833816 Fax: 01323 834 499

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum Location map Lewes, East Sussex Imposing Norman castle in the very centre of historic Lewes, begun by William de Warenne shortly after the Norman invasion in 1066. Lewes Castle was not completed until three centuries had passed. Unusually, there are two baileys surrounding a single motte. The castle is composed of a shell keep with octagonal corner towers, and a striking 14th century barbican. Barbican House is home to an enjoyable museum telling the tale oof the castle and the history of Lewes. 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1YE Location: off the high street in Lewes, A27/A26/A275 Website: Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum Email: castle@sussexpast.co.uk Phone: 01273 486 290 Fax: 01273 486 990

Pevensey Castle Location map Pevensey , East Sussex The Romans first built a castle on this site; later the Normans followed suit. Used for defenses during the Second World War. Pevensey , East Sussex, England, BN24 5LE Location: off A259 Website: Pevensey Castle Phone: 01323 762 604 Fax: 01323 762 604 English Heritage

East Sussex Travel Guide

Introduction to East Sussex - East Sussex travel links Categories Abbeys | Castles | Gardens | Historic Houses Major Attractions Afriston Clergy House | Bateman's | Battle Abbey | Battle of Hastings | Bayham Abbey | Bodiam Castle | Brighton | Firle Place | Great Dixter Gardens | Michelham Priory | Rye | South Downs Way Accommodation Hotels - Self catering