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a Castle in the town of Steyning, in the county of West Sussex

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About Bramber Castle

These relics are all that is left of an early Norman castle, built on the edge of the Downs. It was originally built by William de Braose, in the motte and bailey style of the 11th century, the church was built at the same time. The line of the Braose family died out in 1324, and until this time the castle was occupied almost entirely by them, save for a brief period when it was confiscated by King John, only to be later handed back.

The dominant feature of the site is the immense chunk of stone, this is all that is left of the gatehouse, but on a closer look you can still see the layout of the castle, giving an impression of how it would have looked. Despite long neglect and being left to the mercy of the elements, what remains of the gatehouse stands to almost full height, shows a single window and inside there are visible floor joist holes.

Other identifiable parts of the castle are the foundations of what may have been the living quarters, and a guardhouse. Parts of the curtain walls can be seen, and to the north of the gatehouse lies the original motte, an earthen mound rising to a height of around 30 feet. You can also make out the dressed pillars of an entrance, but apart from this the rest is mostly crumbled masonry.

Not a great deal is known of Bramber Castle, it has associations with the Civil War, but sketchy records refer only to a skirmish of 1642. The church did not fare so well, this suffered greatly through Cromwell's troops setting up their guns in the church transepts.

The castle was once moated, this is now filled in to provide visitors with a pleasant walkway around the castle perimeter. The former bailey is lawned, and the motte covered in what are now mature trees.

The whole site, though not as extensive as some, has a certain charm and atmosphere, it is a peaceful place to visit and popular with visitors staying at nearby Shoreham-by-Sea.
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Recommended attractions near Bramber Castle

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Recommended towns near Bramber Castle

Fulking, in the county of West Sussex (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs.
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Shoreham-by-Sea, in the county of West Sussex (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction S)
Now an increasingly popular and interesting resort.
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Sompting, in the county of West Sussex (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)
Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work.
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Lancing, in the county of West Sussex (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S)
Lancing is found between Worthing and Shoreham-by-the-Sea, it has a pleasant coastal atmosphere and an enjoyable mix of properties from several periods.
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Newtimber, in the county of West Sussex (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E)
A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops
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Worthing, in the county of West Sussex (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW)
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Brighton, in the county of East Sussex (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Amberley, in the county of West Sussex (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)
Amberley is a pretty little village on the edge of the South Downs, near to the Cathedral town of Arundel.
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Arundel, in the county of West Sussex (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction W)
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle
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Littlehampton, in the county of West Sussex (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)
Littlehampton is a pleasant holiday resort that offers miles of golden sands for sunbathing, or for children to have a fine time building sand castles!
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Nearby travel help

Shoreham-by-Sea Station	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE)
Lancing Station	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S)
M23 Junction 11	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction N)
M23 Junction 10A	(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport	(19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction N)
London Heathrow Airport	(41.0 miles, 66.0 km, direction N)
Bramber Castle to London	(43.7 miles, 70.3 km, direction N)

Accommodation & Hotels near Bramber Castle

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Old Tollgate Restaurant And Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
The George Hotel	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE)
Sussex Pad Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)
The Windsor Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Grand Victorian Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)
The Chatsworth Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)
Best Western Berkeley Hotel	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)
The Cavendish Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW)
Beach Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
The Burlington Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
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