Pevensey Castle

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As well as having one of the most complete Roman Walls in England there is an enormous amount of history associated with this site. The outer section is free to enjoy (except when special events are on) - the inner Norman Castle is inexpensive to visit.

Inner Castle Open 1 April-30 Sep: 10am-6pm daily.
1 Oct-31 Oct: 10am-5pm daily.
1 Nov-31 March 2000: 10am-4pm Wed-Sun.
Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan 2000.

Entry Ł2.50/Ł1.90/Ł1.30.

Pevensey Castle - Telephone 01 323 762604

English Heritage Events Line - Telephone 0171 973 3396

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

MOAT AND INNER NORMAN WALLS OF PEVENSEY CASTLE IN EAST SUSSEX

This area was part of the ancient Roman city of Anderida until about 470 AD when the Romans finally went home. They had been here since AD 43.


Where once the Roman galleys anchored - our bichons now play.. When William the Conqueror landed here, in 1066, the castle stood on a spit of land jutting out in to the bay. Now the sea is 3 miles away. Behind the dogs you can just see the tower of the 12th century Pevensey Church.

Here is the gateway to the Norman castle which is within the old, fairly complete Roman Walls. Inside there is a gift shop, dungeons, a cannon - from the Spanish Armada days - and good views from the top of the walls.

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The Crown/English Heritage

The castle is owned by ENGLISH HERITAGE who have more than 400 properties.

Do visit their web site and if you are in the area look at this castle. The outer area is free except when special events are staged - the inner Norman fort is free to English Heritage members and very low priced for non members. More photographs and details of special events held throughout the year are listed.

Close by is the first of the Norman Churches, seen here through the 2,000 year old, 15ft thick , walls of the Roman gateway - with the South Downs in the distance

The churchyard is a mini nature reserve and birds sing all year around. The village school next door to the church has created a pond to encourage wildlife. By the school there was an old conifer which used to have a heron's nest. Sadly the tree has now gone but the heron symbol has been adopted as part of the Westham village emblem.

These Roman walls link

Westham and Pevensey villages.

In Pevensey there is the old (14th century) Mint House - built on the site where the Normans made their coins. It is now an antique shop and is widely believed to be haunted! Certainly it was used by smugglers who often used "haunting stories" to explain strange lights and noises at night!.
Nearby is the old Town Hall, a tiny two storey building which had the courthouse up stairs and two lock ups downstairs.

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