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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle 
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Pevensey is the traditional site of the Norman landing in 1066. During William I's reign, the Normans converted the remains of the Roman sea fort, Anderida (c. 250), into a fortress which became an important part of their defence system and was never taken by assault.

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