Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

1. The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat Marker

Inscription. The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat The Curtain Wall stretched out to either side of the Norman Gatehouse. To one side it went across to the second motte and up to the Shell Keep.

On the other side the wall and dry moat went along the line of the modern Castle Ditch Lane.

Sections of the wall can be seen, covered in ivy, beside Castle Ditch Lane. There is another section at the back of the car park near the Maltings.

The Curtain Wall was flint, probably topped with Caen Stone battlements and a walkway for the soldiers.

Did you know?
Soldiers patrolled the walkway at the top of the Curtain Wall in all weathers. They needed to check who was approaching the Castle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 52.375′ N, 0° 0.502′ 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. The Shell Keep and Angled Towers (a few steps from this marker); Barbican Gate (a few steps from this marker); Stocks

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(a few steps from this marker); Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Russian Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Norman Gatehouse and the Barbican (within shouting distance of this marker); Brack Mount (within shouting distance of this marker); What Happened Where? (within shouting distance of 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 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Lewes Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick

2. The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018

3. The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.