Herstmonceux Castle [5]
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Herstmonceux Castle [5]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 7 May 2022
The main hall windows, seen from the courtyard. Situated some 3½ miles east of Hailsham, Herstmonceux Castle was one of the first buildings constructed of brick when it was erected for Roger Fiennes in the 1440s. The castle was dismantled in 1777 leaving the exterior walls standing, and it remained a ruin until 1913 when it was restored into a residence. In 1946 the castle was acquired by the Admiralty, for use as the Royal Observatory, and, since 1992, it has been part of Queen's University, Ontario. The castle is listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1272785 The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002298 The castle estate of some 300 acres is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000231
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50.86948
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