Castles of England/West Sussex
Appearance
There are five castles in West Sussex with significant above-ground remains.
Name |
Type |
Date |
Condition |
Image | Ownership / Access |
Notes (Key) |
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Amberley Castle | Castle | 1377–82 | Partly habitable | Hotel | Incorporates earlier manor house dating to 12th century, occupied portions remodelled 16th century and later, working portcullis. | |
Arundel Castle | Keep and bailey | 12–13th century | Heavily restored | Duke of Norfolk |
Remodelled 1791–1815 and 1890–1903. | |
Bramber Castle | Keep and bailey | 11–12th century | Fragmentary remains | Commanding position, earthworks and fragment of wall remain. | ||
Halnaker House | Fortified manor house | 13–14th century | Ruins | Private | Altered 18th century, fell into ruin 1880s, replaced by later house of same name. | |
Knepp Castle | Motte and bailey | 12–13th century | Fragmentary remains | Private | Remains of 13th century keep standing on motte. The modern Knepp Castle is a 19th-century castellated mansion designed by John Nash. |