In And Around 1066 Country

   Sitting high on the cliff tops of the West Hill this castle was built on William the Conqueror’s orders by his half brother Ode, Bishop of Bayeux, shortly after the Battle of Hastings which changed the course of history. It must have been an imposing sight at the time. William, who was crowned on Christmas Day 1066, handed control of the castle and surrounding areas to the Count of Eu who held it for most of the Norman reign.                                                                                                                                                    The ruins of this once magnificent castle with its "Whispering Dungeons" are well worth a visit. Once inside you can enter the Medieval Siege Tent where there is a 20 minute Audio-Visual programme, and relive this dramatic time of the Norman Conquest, "The Battle of 1066". 

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