Edburton and its Castle

A Yank in Sussex has a look at the little village of Edburton just north of the South Downs escarpment, as well as the remnant of a thousand-year-old motte-and-bailey fortification on top of Edburton Hill. Called the Ring Castle by some archaeologists, I like to call it Edburton Castle. It’s not very prepossessing, being a just small complex of earthworks these days, but it’s a textbook example the most basic form of motte-and-bailey castle, introduced to England by the Norman invaders beginning in 1066.
Here I visit the castle remotely via my camera drone, but if you want to see a walk up to the castle from the Edburton road, and look at the castle from ground level, please see Richard Vobes’, the Bald Explorer’s, “Sussex Walks: Exploring Edburton Castle in West Sussex”, which can be found at: • Sussex Walks: Explorin...

[@mikesaunders4775]

A witty and erudite film, impressive in the detailed background to a largely lost historical fortification and the village that it takes its name from.

[@RonSeymour1]

Another fascinating video. Thank you.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great video and footage very nice indeed thanks for sharing cheers 👍👍🇬🇧

[@jefferyholt2734]

very good video, thanks.

[@cogidubnus1953]

You know, I've known that little road through Edburton, Fulking and Poynings almost all my life, (Fulking, the springs there, and especially the Shepherd & Dog pub better I suppose!), but never even suspected there was a castle there...you're a real education mate!
Thanks as ever
Dave
Edit PS - am ashamed to say I'd never seen/watched Richard's posting on this either - will have to check it out...

[@SussexYank]

Thanks! No need for shame, as there's nothing along the road to indicate that there's anything up there. I found it while doing a "map reconnaissance" with an Ordnance Survey map, and then checking it out using Google Earth for the satellite view.