Description:
William of Normandy landed at Pevensey Bay and after the Battle of Hastings granted the castle to his half-brother Robert, Count of Mortain. The castle and surrounding grounds were gradually built up over the centuries and was the scene of several sieges.

Keywords:
battlement britain british castle classic england english fortress historic landmark medieval moat norman pevsensey power rampart residence royal stronghold sussex tower wall water william

Categories:
- Arts/architecture > Historic buildings