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Arundel Castle is a fortified residence in West Sussex that originated as a Norman motte-and-bailey castle founded in the late eleventh century, likely established shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The castle's keep, constructed on its substantial earthwork mound, dates from the late eleventh or early twelfth century and represents a significant example of early Norman military architecture. The site developed considerably during the medieval period, with substantial stone curtain walls and domestic buildings added during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, reflecting the residence's growing importance as both a stronghold and aristocratic seat. Arundel Castle has remained the principal seat of the Earls of Arundel and retains substantial medieval fabric alongside later additions, making it one of the most important surviving Norman castles in southern England.
Arundel Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012500. View the official record →
Arundel Castle is a fortified residence in West Sussex that originated as a Norman motte-and-bailey castle founded in the late eleventh century, likely established shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Arundel Castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Arundel Castle stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.