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10 Cool Facts About Bodiam Castle in East Sussex
Bodiam Castle looks and feels like a fairytale castle set in the beautiful East Sussex English countryside. Like many of the most picturesque castles now, it lies in ruins. The National Trust though run an excellent job of preserving Bodiam Castle’s history and beauty for the future. Here are some fun facts about Bodiam Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in England and an easy visit from London. Facts About Bodiam Castle Bodiam is a moated castle built in the 14th century. It was built by a Sir Edward Dalyngrigge who was a younger son of an aristocratic family and so had to make his own way in the…
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Best Castles in London and Castles Near London To Visit on A Day Trip
When visiting England, castles in London and castles near London are high on many people’s bucket lists. Although there are not that many castles of London, there are plenty of royal palaces in London. Royal castles of London are the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. If you really want the turret and moat experience of castles, Southeast England offer plenty of opportunities to slip back in time and history. For example, there’s the grandeur of Arundel Castle and Highclere Castle, the prettiness of Leeds Castle and Hever Castle or the atmospheric ruins of Pevensey Castle or Scotney Castle. Note! Castles that are further away in England are on this separate…
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The 5 Best Castles in East Sussex To Visit (+ One Picturesque Ruins of a Norman Castle)
Interested in castle hunting in East Sussex? The Sussex region is full of amazing castle ruins, many of them well-preserved and open for visitors to tour. Some are also protected as English Heritage sites or are part of the National Trust and offer interesting opportunities to learn more about English history. The Best Castles in East Sussex Here’s a list of seven of the best castles in East Sussex you won’t want to miss while traveling around England, and some quick facts about what to expect when you visit. Bodiam Castle Bodiam Castle is one of the most iconic medieval landmarks in East Sussex thanks to the excellent preservation of…
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Why Visit Pevensey Castle in East Sussex (+7 Cool Pevensey Castle Facts)
With its austere and impressive ruins, Pevensey Castle is one of the most notable castles in East Sussex. The first Norman castle in England, Pevensey Castle history started as a Roman fort. Now protected by English Heritage, Pevensey Castle in East Sussex is fascinating site to visit. Among the various things to do in England as a culture vulture, you get both Roman and Norman history in this castle and a gorgeous pub in the adjacent village of Pevensey. Pevensey Castle History Pevensey Castle began as Anderida, a Roman fort thought to have been built around AD 290 built to guard the coast. The largest of the Roman forts built to…
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Cool Facts About Dover Castle (+ What To Expect From A Dover Castle Tour)
England’s largest castle, and one of the country’s most important historic landmarks, Dover Castle attracts thousands of visitors every year. If you are planning on visiting Dover Castle, here are some fun facts about Dover Castle and what you can expect from a Dover Castle tour. Dover Castle The English Heritage site of Dover Castle, one of the most popular places to visit in the country, is an easy castle to visit from London. Dover Castle is often referred to as the “Key to England” because of its important location: the castle is perched above the English Channel and has acted as the first line of defense during medieval battles…
