Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex, England, traces its origins to around 1067, when Roger de Montgomery — a cousin of William the Conqueror — built a motte-and-bailey fortification there. It became the seat of the Earls of Arundel; ownership passed to the Howard family when Mary FitzAlan married Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, in 1555. During the Civil War, 800 Royalist defenders surrendered after an 18-day Parliamentary siege in 1643, and Parliament subsequently ordered the castle slighted.
Restoration proceeded from 1787 under the 11th Duke, with major rebuilding continuing through the 19th century and into the early 20th. The castle remains the private residence of the Duke of Norfolk and is open to the public.
Visitor information
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- S (The absolute cream of the castle crop)
- Coordinates
- 50.8561, -0.5536
- Official site
- https://arundelcastle.org/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arundel Castle?
- Arundel Castle is in United Kingdom, United Kingdom (approximately 50.8561, -0.5536).
- Can you visit Arundel Castle?
- Yes — Arundel Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://arundelcastle.org/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Arundel Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Arundel Castle is rated S tier on the Castle Atlas — The absolute cream of the castle crop.
- What can you see at Arundel Castle?
- Arundel Castle in West Sussex, England, traces its origins to around 1067, when Roger de Montgomery — a cousin of William the Conqueror — built a motte-and-bailey fortification there. It became the seat of the Earls of Arundel; ownership passed to the Howard family when Mary FitzAlan married Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, in 1555. During the Civil War, 800 Royalist defenders surrendered after an 18-day Parliamentary siege in 1643, and Parliament subsequently ordered the castle slighted.
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