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Knepp Castle
TQ 163-209 Sussex England

Knepp Castle Knepp Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by William de Braose. In 1214, King John founded the stone castle, when adding a two storey keep or hall-house to the natural low mound. Surrounded by a moat, with a counterscarp bank, the keep and a chapel were also encased by a curtain wall, flanked by a gatehouse. Sited in an important centre for hunting, it was used more as a fortified hunting lodge than a castle. Sadly in the 18th century, one corner of the keep was left to stand alone, when its stone was used in the construction of a turnpike road. 9 miles south is Bramber Castle and 13 miles south-east is Edburton Castle.


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Knepp Castle is located west of West Grinstead, off the A24. 21 miles north-west of Brighton, on the A27-A283-A24.

The site is visible from the road.

Car parking is by the side of the road.

For more information on the castle, go to its HomePage.


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