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Camber Castle, Sussex

Camber Castle is a 16th-century Device Fort near Rye, Sussex. It was built by Henry VIII to protect the Sussex coast against French attack. The ruins became a popular spot for picnics in the 18th and 19th centuries and was painted by J. M. W. Turner. It is in the care of English Heritage. It is within the council area of Rother (East Sussex).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1234738.

Place Type: Tudor Fort
Historic County: Sussex
Lat, Long: 50.933535,0.73373338
Grid Reference: TQ 9218 1845
Civil Parish: Icklesham CP
Council Area: Rother CA (East Sussex CA)
Police Area: Sussex PA

GBPN ID: 300373
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Camber_Castle,_Sussex_300373

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