Castles · South East England
Lewes Castle - Barbican gate
In or near Kingston near Lewes.
Lewes Castle - Barbican gate — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lewes Castle - Barbican gate is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lewes Castle's Barbican Gate, located in South-East England (BN7), is a significant medieval fortification. This structure is part of the larger Lewes Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and showcases Norman architecture. The castle is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical importance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8728, 0.0084
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Lewes
- Postcode
- BN7 1YJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Lewes — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/256167879 (ODbL)
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Barbican House Museum
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The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery
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Bull House
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Westgate Chapel
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Lewes War Memorial
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Market Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km

Harvey's Brewery
Breweries · 0.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lewes Castle - Barbican gate?
- Lewes Castle - Barbican gate is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 1YJ), in the parish of Lewes.
- What is Lewes Castle - Barbican gate?
- Lewes Castle - Barbican gate — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lewes Castle - Barbican gate?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7 1YJ.
- Is Lewes Castle - Barbican gate a protected site?
- Yes — Lewes Castle - Barbican gate is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Lewes Castle - Barbican gate charge admission?
- Lewes Castle - Barbican gate typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lewes Castle - Barbican gate?
- The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 1YJ.