Castrum Anderitum, Roman fort ruins in Pevensey, England
The oval-shaped fortress covers 8 acres with walls reaching 28 feet in height and 12 feet in thickness, featuring U-shaped bastions and tile bonding courses.
Constructed around 290 AD, the fort served as a strategic defense point against Saxon raiders and later became William the Conqueror's landing site in 1066.
Archaeological discoveries of amulets and hairpins within the fort walls indicate that soldiers lived there together with women and children during Roman occupation.
The fortress remains stand on elevated ground, 10 meters above sea level, allowing visitors to examine both Roman and Norman architectural elements throughout the site.
The structure contains a hidden postern gate designed for concealed entry, setting it apart from traditional Roman fort designs of that period.
Location: Pevensey
Inception: 290s
Made from material: greensand, sandstone
Part of: Saxon Shore
GPS coordinates: 50.81839,0.33123
Latest update: May 22, 2025 20:46
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