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Bramber Castle

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South 198
Sussex England
TQ 185-107

Bramber CastleBramber Castle is a interesting stone motte and bailey. Built in the Norman layout of two baileys with the motte in-between and unusually its chapel in a small ditched enclosure below the gatehouse. To the west the curtain wall, has a strong deep ditch and bank in front of it and the only entrance is guarded by the remains of a tall Norman gatehouse, which was blocked off to become a keep. 4 miles to the east is Edburton Castle and 9 miles to the north is Knepp Castle.


 

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Bramber Castle is located west of the village centre. 12 miles north-west of Brighton on the A27-A283.


The site is owned by English Heritage and is freely accessible in daylight hours. There is limited car parking.
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Bramber Castle Picture 1
Bramber Castle Picture 2
Bramber Castle Picture 3

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