Arundel is an ancient town situated on the River Arun in West Sussex, England. Its castle, massive and dominant in the landscape, dates from the 11th Century, although considerably altered and added to since that time.
Arundel Castle has undergone many restorations and extensions since it was first built in the year following the Norman Invasion of England in 1066. It was officially established by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067. By the grace of William the Conqueror, he was the first to hold the earldom of Arundel. The castle has remained in the possession of his descendants ever since and is now the home of the Duke of Norfolk, who is the Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of England. The current duke is Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk.
My photographs, featured below, are amongst those I took on a recent visit there in October 2017.
Arundel, showing its position just a few miles inland from the English Channel and about 65 miles from London.
Showing how the castle position dominates the town and the surrounding area
Looking up to the massive southern wall of the castle
The Castle’s Western Gateway
Part of the extensive castle gardens, looking towards Arundel’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
The more private part of the castle where the present Duke of Norfolk lives
Further view of the gardens
The Root Garden, planted with the upturned roots of trees lost in the great 1987 Storm
It was pumpkin time in the castle vegetable gardens, and Halloween was approaching
A medieval montage within the castle keep
An important 12th Century visitor to the Castle
A re-enactment of 12th Century knights in battle
More Norman knights
A view of the River Arun and its bridge at Arundel after several days of rain
Roland's Ragbag 