Lewes Castle
Lewes Castle is a medieval castle in the town of Lewes in East Sussex, England. Originally called Bray Castle, it occupies a commanding position guarding the gap in the South Downs cut by the River Ouse and occupied by the towns of Lewes and Cliffe. It stands on a man-made mount just to the north of the high street in Lewes, and is constructed from local limestone and flint blocks.
| Lewes Castle | |
|---|---|
| Lewes, East Sussex | |
Two towers of Lewes Castle, East Sussex, photographed from the west | |
Lewes Castle Shown within East Sussex | |
| Coordinates | 50°52′22″N 0°00′27″E |
| Type | Norman |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | late 11th century |
| Built by | William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey |
| Materials | Stone |
| Official name | Lewes Castle |
| Designated | 28 August 1915 |
| Reference no. | 1013268 |
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