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Castles in Pevensey, Sussex
Pevensey Castle
High Street
Pevensey
Sussex
BN24 5LE
Tel: +44(0)1323 762604
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After sixty years of assaults from violent Saxon invaders, the Roman fort of Anderida was weary with war but its ordeal had only just begun. A few centuries later another invader, William of Normandy, landed nearby and turned it into Pevensey Castle by building upon the old Roman walls.
Later it was adapted to counter the threat of the Spanish Armada, Napoleon and even Hitler.
Peel away Pevensey's conflicting, contradictory layers and unearth the complex and unpredictable contours of English history...
Opening Times
All year April 1 to October 31: daily 10am to 6pm or dusk.
November 1 to March 31: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Closed December 24, 25 and 26
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Places to Stay near Pevensey Castle
The Bay Hotel, PevenseyBay Hotel, Eastbourne
- Please check prices or opening times before booking as they may be subject to alteration