On Saturday I visited the archaeological excavations of Chichester castle. They have uncovered the foundations of a substantial stone barbican built in the moat. Previously it had been assumed that the castle was built of wood, on substantial earthworks.

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Photograpn taken from Chichester City Walls (NE) over Priory Park: The old castle motte is in the foreground on the right; Guildhall in mid distance; Cathedral spire stands behind trees in the background

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