Κρυμμένα διαμάντια στο Εθνικό Πάρκο South Downs

Hidden Gems

Explore the archaeological and architectural heritage of the South Downs through these ten historic sites. The collection features Norman fortifications like Bramber Castle and the 12th-century Wolvesey Castle, alongside medieval religious ruins including Boxgrove and Lewes Priories. Prehistoric landscapes are represented by Bronze Age burial mounds at Heyshott Down and the Devil’s Humps. The region's industrial past is preserved in restored 18th and 19th-century windmills at High Salvington and Polegate, offering a quiet perspective on the area's long human history.

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Wolvesey Castle

The 12th-century ruins of the palatial residence of the Bishops of Winchester. This medieval site served as a setting for royal weddings and political intrigue before its destruction during the English Civil War.

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Bramber Castle

Remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle established shortly after the 1066 conquest. The site features a prominent 14-meter-high gatehouse tower and defensive earthworks overlooking the River Adur.