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West Sussex Travel Guide - Castles

Arundel Castle Location map Arundel, West Sussex Home of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 600 years. The castle looks like a Gothic fairy tale. Well, it is, in a sense, but much of the "fairy tale" was created in the 19th century. The heart of Arundel is pure Norman, however, including the keep with the small chamber that was Queen Maud's first home when she made her bid for the throne of England. Arundel, West Sussex, England, BN18 9AB Website: Arundel Castle Email: bryan.mcdonald@arundelcastle.org Phone: 01903 882 173 Fax: 01903 884 581

Bramber Castle Bramber, West Sussex An early Norman motte and bailey castle built by William De Braose in 1070. The DeBraose family retained the castle for over 250 years. The castle was subject to siege by Parliament during the Civil War; Parliamentary troops set cannons up in the transepts of the nearby church to fire down upon the castle. Today only the ruins of the gatehouse suggests the imposing nature of the stronghold. A283, Bramber, West Sussex, England, Location: Off the A283 at the western edge of Bramber Website: Bramber Castle Phone: 01424 775 705 English Heritage