Glottenham Castle was originally a 13th century fortified manor house, founded by the de Glottenham family. In the 14th century, Robert de Etchingham founded the stone castle, when adding a curtain wall, flanked by a gatehouse, with 2 square towers. The large rectangular platform, is an encased by a wide moat, which is partly rock-cut. By the end of the 14th century, the castle was a little used, secondary residence and was probably abandoned by the late 16th or early 17th century. 5 miles north-east is Bodiam Castle and 5 miles south is Battle Abbey.