Pevensey
Civil Parish in Sussex Wealden
England
Pevensey
Pevensey is a civil parish located in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, England. It is situated on the southern coast, approximately 10 miles east of the town of Eastbourne. The parish covers an area of 6.4 square miles and has a population of around 3,600.
The village of Pevensey is known for its rich historical significance, particularly for its ancient castle. Pevensey Castle, originally a Roman fort known as Anderida, was built in the 4th century and later became a significant Norman stronghold. Today, the castle stands as an impressive ruin and is a popular tourist attraction.
The parish also includes the nearby seaside resort of Pevensey Bay, which is characterized by its shingle beach and beautiful coastal scenery. The bay attracts visitors for its water sports activities, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities.
Pevensey has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities, including local shops, pubs, and restaurants. The parish is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The A27 road passes through the village, providing easy access for commuters.
The area surrounding Pevensey is predominantly rural, with picturesque countryside and farmland. The parish is part of the Pevensey Levels, an area of natural beauty that is home to a variety of wildlife and bird species.
Overall, Pevensey offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit, making it an attractive place to live and visit in Sussex.
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Pevensey Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.827902/0.356877 or Grid Reference TQ6605. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Beach at Normans' Bay, near Pevensey
A view westwards along the shingle beach at Normans' Bay, looking towards Beachy Head in the distance.
Beach at Normans' Bay, near Pevensey
A view of the beach at Normans' Bay, near Pevensey on the east Sussex coast.
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [1] An information board at the eastern entrance to the fort.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213454_634f0226.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [1]
An information board at the eastern entrance to the fort.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [2] Within the walls of the fort, a public footpath runs from Pevensey village to Westham village.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213459_1998972f.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [2]
Within the walls of the fort, a public footpath runs from Pevensey village to Westham village.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [3] Seen from the path is the moat on the north and west sides of the castle.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213462_ae1b681e.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [3]
Seen from the path is the moat on the north and west sides of the castle.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [4] An information board at the entrance to the castle.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213465_a2b5313e.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [4]
An information board at the entrance to the castle.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [5] The remains of the castle keep.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213468_7b56af9c.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [5]
The remains of the castle keep.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [6] The remains of vaulting in one of the gatehouse towers.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213473_04da8cab.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [6]
The remains of vaulting in one of the gatehouse towers.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [7] The curtain wall on the north side of the castle, seen from the northwest tower.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213477_e76f2f6b.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [7]
The curtain wall on the north side of the castle, seen from the northwest tower.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [8] The remains of the keep, seen from the northwest tower.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213482_6f491235.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [8]
The remains of the keep, seen from the northwest tower.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [9] The causewayed entrance to the castle and part of the moat. In the distance is the public footpath running through the fort and the western entrance to the fort.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213493_698b7d36.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [9]
The causewayed entrance to the castle and part of the moat. In the distance is the public footpath running through the fort and the western entrance to the fort.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [10] An exhibition room within the northwestern tower, giving details of the fort and castle in the Roman and Norman periods.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213496_1fd83641.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [10]
An exhibition room within the northwestern tower, giving details of the fort and castle in the Roman and Norman periods.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [11] An exhibition room within the northwestern tower, giving details of the fort and castle in the Second World War.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/34/7213498_fc7c1ec8.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [11]
An exhibition room within the northwestern tower, giving details of the fort and castle in the Second World War.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [12] A World War II pillbox built to look as part of the ruins.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/43/7214367_6f4ad0d6.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [12]
A World War II pillbox built to look as part of the ruins.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [13] Looking across the castle bailey, past the ruins of the chapel, to the gatehouse.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/43/7214368_fda9195d.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [13]
Looking across the castle bailey, past the ruins of the chapel, to the gatehouse.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [14] The remains of the chapel.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/43/7214369_a2307443.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [14]
The remains of the chapel.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [15] A pile of trebuchet stones, possibly dating to 1264. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7214371">TQ6404 : Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [16]</a>
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/43/7214370_7511306d.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [15]
A pile of trebuchet stones, possibly dating to 1264. See TQ6404 : Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [16]
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
![Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [16] An information board about the trebuchet stones seen at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7214370">TQ6404 : Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [15]</a>.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013379">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/21/43/7214371_6040575e.jpg)
Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [16]
An information board about the trebuchet stones seen at TQ6404 : Pevensey Roman Fort and Castle [15].
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort at Pevensey in East Sussex. The Romans built the fort around 290AD and it was used until the end of the Roman occupation. Reoccupied in 1066 by the Normans, defences were constructed and later a stone castle was built within the Roman walls and occupied until the late 16th century. The site became a crumbling, partly overgrown ruin until it was acquired by the state in 1925. The castle was reoccupied during the Second World War, when it was garrisoned by units from the Home Guard, the British and Canadian armies and the United States Army Air Corps. The site is now managed by English Heritage. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, there is much history and detail at: Link
Pevensey is located at Grid Ref: TQ6605 (Lat: 50.827902, Lng: 0.356877)
Administrative County: East Sussex
District: Wealden
Police Authority: Sussex
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