Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Mount Caburn
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
1. Mount Caburn Marker
There was an Iron Age hillfort on Mount Caburn about 1000 years before Lewes Castle was built.
The hillfort dominated the valley of the River Ouse from the east. Lewes Castle was built to control the valley from the west.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Natural Features.
Location. 50° 52.365′ N, 0° 0.454′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached from the intersection of High Street and Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. Located in Lewes Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes, England BN7 1XH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southover Grange (here, next to this marker); Protestant Martyrs (here, next to this marker); The Wealds (here, next to this marker); Lewes Racecourse (here, next to this marker); St Michael’s Church (here, next to this marker); Fireplace (here, next to this marker); Lewes Prison (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Lewes, 1264 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
Also see . . .
1. Sussex Archaeological Society Lewes Castle & Museum. (Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Lewes Castle on Wikipedia
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
2. Mount Caburn Marker
The Railway Land Nature Reserve, Mount Caburn and Firle Beacon, noted on the marker are seen.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
