Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East Sussex
A Roman fort originally stood on this site. After the Norman Conquest it was given to William the Conqueror's half-brother. By the end of the 11th century he had constructed a full scale Norman castle using the Roman walls. It lay uninhabited from the 16th century. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).
Location
East Sussex PevenseyPeriod
Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)Themes
