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Pevensey Castle

Pevensey, East Sussex

Where William the Conqueror landed in 1066, inside a Roman fort.

Pevensey began as a Roman fort around 290 AD, and much of its Roman wall still stands. In September 1066 William of Normandy landed his army here and camped inside the old walls before marching on to Hastings.

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When
Roman fort, 1066 landing
Where
50.8190, 0.3340
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage, open in season.

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