Portslade Manor

Portslade Manor is a manor house ruin with a two-story structure built from flint and rubble stone. The surviving walls display Norman architecture with round-headed windows characteristic of the early medieval period.

This manor house predates the Norman Conquest and appears in the Domesday Book of 1086. During the 19th century, portions of the building were dismantled and removed for use in nearby construction projects.

The site served as a center of local authority and administration for centuries. The remains show how the family that lived here exercised control over the surrounding lands.

The ruins are freely accessible and located near the village of Portslade. It is wise to wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and the stone structures remain partly exposed.

Two original 12th-century windows have survived despite Victorian-era material removal from the site. These rare openings offer a direct view of the craftsmanship from that early medieval period.

Location: Brighton and Hove

GPS coordinates: 50.84320,-0.21813

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07