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Arundel Castle

castle, Arundel, England, United Kingdom
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Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, Eng.

Arundel Castle is a historic castle located in Arundel, West Sussex, England. It was constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066 to defend the route through the Arun valley and along the coast. The current stone and flint structure replaced earlier earthworks. The castle has been associated with the Howard family, the Dukes of Norfolk, since 1580. Successive dukes have maintained and improved the castle. Once a river port, Arundel is now a quiet town that attracts many tourists, especially during the summer months.

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