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Arundel Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress founded in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest of 1066, established by Roger de Montgomery as one of the principal strongholds of the Rape of Arundel. The castle comprises a substantial mound crowned by a shell keep, surrounded by extensive bailey works defended by multiple layers of earthwork, situated strategically above the River Arun in West Sussex. The site was developed further during the medieval period with the addition of stone fortifications, including gatehouse and residential structures, making it one of the most important feudal castles of the South East. Arundel Castle remained a significant military and aristocratic residence throughout the Middle Ages and has continued in occupation and use to the present day, with substantial portions of both the Norman fabric and later medieval stonework surviving.
Arundel Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012500. View the official record →
Arundel Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortress founded in the late eleventh century following the Norman Conquest of 1066, established by Roger de Montgomery as one of the principal strongholds of the Rape of Arundel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012500.
Arundel Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012500.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maison Dieu (0.5 km), Ringwork 400m NNW of Batworthpark House (1.5 km), Tortington Augustinian priory and ponds, including part of priory precinct (1.9 km).
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