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	Pevensey - LoveToKnow 1911
		PEVENSEY, a village in the Eastbourne parliamentary division of Sussex, England, 65 m.
		It was the landing place of William the Norman on his way to conquer, and was the caput of the rape of Pevensey, which was granted by William to the earl of Mortain and subsequently became the Honour of the Eagle.
		The gradual decline of Pevensey was complete in the 15th century and was caused by the recession of the sea and consequent loss of the harbour.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Pevensey (347 words)

	English Castles - Pevensey Castle
		The roughly oval plan of Pevensey Castle dates from Roman times, and evidence of this period can still be seen in the remains of the rectangular gatehouse and a small postern in the north west wall.
		Remarkably, the walls of Pevensey Castle have remained in a relatively good state of preservation, providing a good indication of the layout and structure of the castle buildings.
		Following a long and turbulent history, Pevensey Castle was left uninhabited by the 16th century, and fell into a ruinous state, despite a brief period where it was reinstated for defence purposes with the threat of the Spanish Armada.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/pevensey%20castle.htm (464 words)

	Pevensey Sussex - (Ancient Roman Fortification) - an English Village (UK)
		Pevensey is a small village which was built on the east side of Pevensey Castle walls, its history is tied in very closely with the Castle.
		Pevensey Castle was built by the Romans between 250 and 300AD to defend the coast against the Franks and Alemanni who were attacking the Roman Empire in northern europe.
		However Pevensey was occupied by the Normans in late 1066.
	www.villagenet.co.uk /pevenseylevels/villages/pevensey.php (601 words)

	Wikinfo \| Pevensey
		The castle at Pevensey was built between 300 and 340 by the Romans during a time when Britain was still part of the Roman Empire.
		In late 1066 the castle at Pevensey was occupied by the Normans.
		Pevensey was well known for smuggling in the early 1800s.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Pevensey (1121 words)

	Pevensey Castle
		T was to the shore of Pevensey that William the Norman came to invade and conquer England.
		Pevensey is united by the village of West Ham with the remains of the great Roman castrum, the ancient Andenda which held out so long against the Saxons.
		Pevensey was called the "Castle of the Eagle honour," from its long possession by the great Norman family of De Aquila.
	www.mspong.org /picturesque/pevensey_castle.html (1020 words)

	Pevensey Bay Sussex - (Fishing and Martello Towers) - an English Village (UK)
		Pevensey Bay is an old fishing village founded in the 1600's as Wallsend, the end of the sea wall from Eastbourne.
		Pevensey Bay was part of the Napoleonic defenses of England in the early 1800's.
		Pevensey Bay is a small village, but it does have many of the facilities usually associated with larger Seaside Resorts.
	www.villagenet.co.uk /pevenseylevels/villages/pevenseybay.php (458 words)

	Into the Wardrobe :: View topic - Pevensey Castle
		Then the two animals, crouching to the earth, bowed their heads and did worship.
		The book is set in Sussex and Pevensey Castle figures in several of the historical flashbacks.
		The connection with Lewis may be a local legend - I was hoping that someone who had been there might have been able to give more info, maybe from a tour guide or talking with a local person.
	cslewis.drzeus.net /forums/viewtopic.php?p=82514 (526 words)

	Pevensey Castle : Pevensey Sussex England : UK Castles
		Pevensey's fortifications were finally updated in 1042 when the future King Harold II set up camp here.
		Pevensey Castle was then rebuilt and continued to be inhabited till the 15th century.
		Pevensey Castle may bear witness to a troublesome past but its current tranquillity almost belies the existence of such an age.
	www.itraveluk.co.uk /content/350.html (872 words)

	England 2004
		Pevensey Castle, with the surrounding Roman walls seen in the background.
		The castle was built within the ruined Roman fort of Anderida, which dates to 290 A.D. During World War II, Pevensey Castle was fortified due to its proximity to the English Channel.
		Pillboxes for machine gunners were built in the castle walls and camouflaged to blend in with the ruins.
	www.rci.rutgers.edu /~konczal/england04/pevensey.htm (195 words)

	PEVENSEY CASTLE
		is a castle at Pevensey, near Eastbourne in Sussex, England.
		When the Duke William the Bastard of Normandy invaded Sussex, landing at Pevensey Bay in September 1066, there were no defences at Pevensey or anywhere else on the south coast.
		Henry III granted Pevensey castle to the Queen's uncle, Peter de Savoy, Earl of Richmond.
	www.solarnavigator.net /geography/sussex/pevensey_castle.htm (1915 words)

	CaSPIR - Porttfolio of Previous Investigations - Pevensey Courthouse, East Sussex - May 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pevensey Courthouse & Jail, now a museum, dates from the thirteenth century and was the old town hall.
		The end of Queen Elizabeth's reign was a comparatively prosperous time before the harbour finally silted up, and Pevensey ceased to be a port: even after its trade was finished, Pevensey remained a member of the Cinque Ports and the Bailiff and Jurats continued to function in the Court House.
		This was before 1595, as the museum holds a copy on the walls of the Court House of a rough plan of Pevensey, drawn in that year, which shows a building on the site with what is obviously a flight of steps like those of the present Court House.
	www.caspir.org /Portfolio/SouthEast/Pvnsy-Crthouse.html (309 words)

	Forged Brick-Stamps
		However although the stamp is clearly from the same die as the one illustrated in his paper, since the lettering and texture of the background are identical, the photographs are different and the stamp illustrated in Salzman's paper has a chip removed from the bottom right hand corner.
		Careful examination was made of the bricks now preserved in the walls of Pevensey: a variety of fabrics is represented but none of those studied compared with the stamped bricks in either the hand specimen or under the microscope.
		It now seems that Dawson was associated with another fraud at a date prior to the Piltdown affair, which firmly points the finger of suspicion in his direction, although there is of course no proof that he was not the innocent dupe of another party on both occasions.
	www.clarku.edu /~piltdown/map_prim_suspects/DAWSON/Dawson_Prosecution/forgedbrickstamps.html (1664 words)

	86.—Pevensey Castle [500x323]
		“It is doubtful whether anything of Roman structure remains in Pevensey, though much of the material used in that castle is Roman, and though the towers of that fortification are round.
		It is enough to remark, that after the long night of the Saxon period the town shared in the general renaissance of South England which followed the Norman Conquest.
		There is little doubt that at this period, that is, throughout the end of the eleventh century, the whole of the twelfth, and beginning of the thirteenth, the harbour lay beneath the mound of the present ruins.
	www.fromoldbooks.org /Ball-Sussex/pages/086-Pevensey-Castle (342 words)

	CastleXplorer - Pevensey Castle
		The ruins of the medieval castle at Pevensey stand in one corner of a Roman fort, on what was once a peninsula surrounded by the sea and salt marshes.
		Unlike most Roman forts that were built to a standard rectangular plan, Anderida has an irregular oval layout that follows the shape of the peninsular.
		In September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, landed his invading army at Pevensey, and immediately set up a defensive camp within the walls of the old Roman fort, before marching on to Hastings.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/pevensey/pevensey.php (296 words)

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		Pevensey property for sale and area guide - Find a Property
		We will be updating the guidebook for Pevensey so please bear with us
		If you have a site which is relevant to this area and would like to link from here please contact Marketinginfo@FindaProperty.com
	www.findaproperty.com /areadetails.aspx?edid=00&salerent=0&areaid=5709 (148 words)

	Pevensey Castle (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Romans between 250 and 300AD built Pevensey Castle, to defend the south coast against the Franks and Alemanni who were attacking the Roman Empire in northern Europe.
		In 1042 and 1049, Earl Godwine, soon to become Harold II, raided the castle and during the spring and summer of 1066 Harold's army, who were expecting the forces of William the Conqueror, occupied the castle.
		Many scholars believe that the Normans landed at Pevensey in October 1066, but from research carried out it seems less likely and more likely that they landed near Hooe.
	domain667525.sites.fasthosts.com /Features/CoastalTownsVillages/Pevensey/PevenseyCastle/castle.htm (206 words)

	Holiday Guide to Pevensey Castle, Sussex, from TourUK
		On landing in England in 1066, William the Conqueror immediately seized the Roman fort at Pevensey.
		William gave Pevensey to his half-brother, Robert of Mortain, who built a stronghold inside the old Roman fort.
		After the Battle of Lewes when Henry III was defeated by his barons, the King's supporters fled east to Pevensey and took refuge in the castle.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Pevensey.htm (227 words)

	Pevensey House 1892, Geelong - Accommodation Profile - Weekend Retreats (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pevensey House is a heritage listed mansion built in 1892.
		The gourmet breakfast is served in style in the beautiful dining room.
		Pevensey House is located approximately 200 metres from the foreshore/ marina, is next to the Botanical Gardens and is within a five minute walk of Geelong's CBD.
	www.weekendretreats.com.au /pevensey/default.htm (208 words)

	Pevensey Castle - A painting by Roger Beckwith (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The outer walls of the castle are Roman, built in the third century AD, and enclose about ten acres.
		The Conqueror conferred the Rape of Pevensey on his half-brother Robert of Mortain, who began construction of a castle within the Roman walls.
		Further fortifications were added at the time of the Spanish Armada threat, and again during the Second World War, with pill boxes disguised as ancient masonry.
	www.btinternet.com /~roger.beckwith/Sussex/Pevensey.htm (115 words)

	Property to buy in Pevensey
		Standing directly opposite the ancient Pevensey Castle, this house effuses charm and character, benefiting from 2.2 acres of land, has a triple garage and additional car parking.
		Standing directly opposite the ancient Pevensey Castle, this house effuses charm and character, benefiting from 2.2 acres of land, a triple garage and additional car parking for several cars and a heated swimming pool.
		An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a spacious detached family home with an adjoining two bedroomed bungalow occupying a large plot in the desirable village of Pevensey.
	www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--pevensey--east-sussex.rsp (376 words)

	Pevensey Castle : Properties : Days Out & Events : English Heritage
		Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last and strongest of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts - two-thirds of whose towered walls still stand - it was the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066.
		Later a twin-towered gatehouse was added, and later still it was strengthened and modernised to face the threat of the Armada in 1588.
		This was not Pevensey's last military service: during World War II, pillboxes and machine gun posts were cunningly camouflaged among its ancient walls.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /server/show/conProperty.206 (403 words)

	Pevensey & Westham, Sussex - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Really it goes hand in hand with the neighbouring village of Pevensey, which is also jam packed with history.
		Well Pevensey is only a mile away from Norman's Bay where William the Conquerer landed before marching along the coast to Battle Abbey where the famous Battle of Hastings took place in 1066.
		On returning to Pevensey, William ordered a castle to be built.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/pevensey-westham-sussex (221 words)

	Flats for sale in Pevensey
		An opportunity to acquire a two bedroom first floor purpose built flat with sea views from the lounge and sun balcony situated in Pevensey Bay.
		Your Move are offering to the market this two bedroom flat on the first floor of Cadogan Court in a purpose built block with views and access to the s...
		Your Move are offering to the market this two bedroom ground floor apartment located within approximately 100 yards of the beach and situated in the p...
	www.propertyfinder.co.uk /property/flats/buy/L2849 (125 words)

	Properties for sale in Pevensey
		Located in the centre of Pevensey Bay village a three bed semi detached house.
		Being sold chain free, this period townhouse is centrally located within Pevensey Bay Village with local shops and the popular beachfront close by.
		Conveniently situated in the popular village of Pevensey Bay, this deceptively spacious detached bungalow has three good size bedrooms and occupies a...
	www.asserta.co.uk /property/browseBuy/L2849 (1037 words)

	Pevensey Bay holiday cottages & self catering holiday accommodation directory
		If you can't find a suitable holiday cottage or self catering villa or apartment in Pevensey Bay, or would like to rent a holiday cottage outside Pevensey Bay you can Browse holiday cottages by city/town to find holiday cottages or other self catering accommodation in cities, towns or villages near Pevensey Bay.
		The Pevensey Bay holiday cottages and holiday accommodation listed on this page are for your information and convenience.
		UK Holiday Cottages does not endorse any particular properties in Pevensey Bay and is not responsible for the booking and reservations of the holiday cottages and accommodation listed.
	www.britinfo.net /cottages/TDUYS15000.htm (193 words)

	Pevensey Bay Sailing Club - Youth Squad
		Speak to one the organisers or E-mail Eric Greber at eric.greber@pbsc.org.uk
		Pevensey Bay Sailing Club has instigated an ambitious new plan to encourage young people to take part in the wonderful sport of sailing.
		For budding sailors out there who want to give it a try just contact Pevensey Bay Sailing Club on any weekends.
	www.pbsc.org.uk /youth.php (430 words)

	Flower Delivery Pevensey Bay \| Florists Pevensey Bay \| Send Flowers Pevensey Bay \| Online Flower Shop
		You can send a full range of premium quality flower bouquets to be delivered to Pevensey Bay.
		Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Pevensey Bay.
		You can rest assure that your flower order to Pevensey Bay is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
	www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers/Pevensey_Bay.htm (690 words)

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