Sussex
Reference code
WAL/01/31
Title
Sussex
Level of description
File
Scope and content
Notes provided on 38 castles, which are separated into their respective Rapes within Sussex. These are the Rapes of Hastings, Bramber, Chichester, Pevensey, Lewes and Arundel. Within these are the castles of Bodiam and Herstmonceux, Bramber, Edburton and Knappe, Chichester and Midhurst, Hartfield and Pevensey, Lewes and Clay Hill Motte, Amberley and Arundel.
Wall has provided detailed notes on the histories and composition of these castles. Hastings castle garners a sizable description including photos and a booklet on its history, as do Amberely and Arundel castles which include multiple photos and a ground plan of the castle. Pevensey castle is detailed with numerous booklets and guides as to its history. Also of note are the extensive writings and photos of Bodiam and Herstmonceux castles.
Wall has provided detailed notes on the histories and composition of these castles. Hastings castle garners a sizable description including photos and a booklet on its history, as do Amberely and Arundel castles which include multiple photos and a ground plan of the castle. Pevensey castle is detailed with numerous booklets and guides as to its history. Also of note are the extensive writings and photos of Bodiam and Herstmonceux castles.
Creator
Wall, James Charles (d 1943), antiquary
Previous reference number(s)
955/1/31
System of arrangement
The material concerning Sussex is further sub-divided into Hastings Castle and the rapes, and then alphabetically by name of castle.
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