East Sussex Travel Guide - Castles
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!).
Bodiam, East Sussex, England, TN32 5UA
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The ruins of a mighty castle built by Henry VIII as part of his great coastal defences. 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 somewhat lonely-looking in a field. The castle is in need of repairs and may not always be open to visitors for safety reasons, but you can still get a good view into the interior.
Rye, East Sussex, England, TN31 7TD
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Heritage Highlight: A good example of a 16th century Henrician fort
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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.
Wartling Road Entrance, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, BN27 1RN
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Lewes Castle is an imposing Norman fortress 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.
169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1YE
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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century barbican
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The Romans first built a fort on this site; and 700 years later the Normans built a moated castle within the fort walls. Used for military defences during the Second World War.
Castle Road, Pevensey , East Sussex, England, BN24 5LE
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Heritage Highlight: Roman walls and gatehouses
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