Lewes Castle

at , Lewes , BN7 1YE United Kingdom

1. Monument
2. History Museum

Description

Lewes Castle stands at the highest point of Lewes, East Sussex, England, on an artificial mound constructed with chalk blocks. It was originally called Bray Castle.HistoryThe first fortification on the site was a wooden keep, later converted to stone. It is unusual for a motte and bailey construction in that it has two mottes. It is one of only two such remaining in the country, the other being Lincoln. The Barbican is a particularly fine example of its type.Lewes Castle was built in 1069 by William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, the son-in-law of William the Conqueror. William de Warenne and his descendants also had estates and built castles in Reigate, Surrey (Reigate Castle), in Yorkshire (Sandal Castle and Conisbrough Castle) and in Norfolk (Castle Acre). When the last of the Warennes John, the 7th Earl died without issue in 1347, he was buried in Lewes Priory. His title passed to his nephew Richard Fitzalan who was also Earl of Arundel.

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Lewes Castle is Brighton based place and this enity listed in Monument category. BN7 1YE. Contact phone number of Lewes Castle: +44 (0) 1273 486290