| 11 |
Abinger |
The motte remains of an early wooden
moated Norman motte and bailey castle dating from about 1100. Private,
north-east of the church. |
TQ 114460 |
| 5 |
Barley Pound |
Only earthworks remain of a Norman castle
which originally consisted of a stone keep and 8 foot thick walls. It
was captured in 1147.
Open, near Bentley. |
SU 797468 |
| 8 |
Godshill |
Only traces of a motte built in the
middle of the 12th Century
remain. It is possibly
a siege castle dating from 1147. Open, off the A338 near Fordingbridge. |
SU 166162 |
| 16 |
Horsham |
Earthworks are visible of this 12th
century fortification at Chennells Brook Farm which was probably only occupied until the
middle of the century. One mile north of Horsham. |
TQ 188333 |
| 14 |
Midhurst |
Only an outline of the stone foundations,
rebuilt in 1913, remain of the 12th century castle. |
SU 889214 |
| 3 |
Powderham |
Small motte and some foundations. Possibly
a siege castle dating from 1147 used to capture Barley Pound Castle. |
SU 803469 |
| 15 |
Pulborough |
A tree covered motte can be seen west
of the church. |
TQ 037189 |
| 7 |
Rowlands Castle |
There are signs of 10 foot thick stone
walls from a Norman motte & bailey castle. The ruins have been mainly
destroyed by the railway line. There are faint remains of another
earth & timber castle a mile to the north. Private. |
SU 733105 |
