Castles · South East England
Arundel Castle
Also known as: Caisleán Arundel
Arundel Castle — castle in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arundel · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Arundel Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1067. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8561°, -0.5536°.
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Heritage listing
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery in the 11th century. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and then restored in the 18th and early 19th centuries by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk. Further restoration and embellishment was undertaken from the 1890s by Charles Alban Buckler for the 15th Duke. Since the 11th century, the castle has been the seat of the Earls of Arundel and the Dukes of Norfolk.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was established by Roger de Montgomery in the 11th century. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War and then restored in the 18th and early 19th centuries by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk. Further restoration and embellishment was undertaken from the 1890s by Charles Alban Buckler for the 15th Duke. Since the 11th century, the castle has been the seat of the Earls of Arundel and the Dukes of Norfolk. It is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The original structure was a motte-and-bailey castle. Roger de Montgomery was declared the first Earl of Arundel as the King granted him the property as part of a much larger honour of hundreds of manors. Roger, who was a cousin of William the Conqueror, had stayed in Normandy to keep the peace there while William was away in England. He was rewarded for his loyalty with extensive lands in the Welsh Marches and across the country, together with one fifth of Sussex (Arundel Rape). He began work on Arundel Castle in around 1067. Between 1101 and 1102 the castle was besieged by the forces of Henry I after its holder Robert of Bellême rebelled. The castle then passed to Henry I's widow Adeliza…
Description
Designed by Isabel and Julian Bannerman, The Collector's Earl Garden was opened in 2008 by Charles, Prince of Wales as a tribute to Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, known as ‘The Collector’. The garden's centrepiece, Oberon's Palace, is a pavilion that features a shellwork grotto and a fountain that supports a golden corona when the water spurts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8561, -0.5536
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Arun
- Parish
- Arundel
- Postcode
- BN18 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Established
- 1067
- Nearest railway station
- Arundel — 1 km
- Official site
- arundelcastle.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q716667 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Arundel Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Arundel-Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arundel Castle?
- Arundel Castle is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN18 9AB), in the parish of Arundel.
- When was Arundel Castle built?
- Built or established in 1067.
- Who owns Arundel Castle?
- Arundel Castle is owned by Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel.
- Is Arundel Castle a listed building?
- Arundel Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Arundel Castle charge admission?
- Arundel Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Arundel Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Arundel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN18 9AB.