Knepp Castle, Norman castle ruins in Shipley, England
The remaining tower of Knepp Castle stands 30 feet high and 6 feet thick on a circular mound near the River Adur.
William de Braose constructed Knepp Castle in the 12th century as a fortified retreat from Bramber Castle in the heart of a Norman deer park.
The castle name derives from Old English 'cnæp', referring to the crown of a hill where this medieval fortress stands.
The ruins of Knepp Castle remain accessible to visitors since 2002, though the site currently lacks designated parking facilities.
King John ordered materials from Knepp's oak trees to build defensive towers at Dover Castle during the First Barons' War.
Location: Shipley
Architectural style: Norman architecture
Made from material: Horsham Stone
GPS coordinates: 50.97595,-0.34431
Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:02
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