Lewes Castle, Lewes, East Sussex

The castle gate of Lewes Castle in East Sussex. The castle dates back to circa 1100. The two turrets above the entrance (one missing in this photograph) were added in the late 13th century by John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey.

Location

East Sussex Lewes

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

castle attack defence gatehouse norman Medieval (1066 - 1484)