Castrum Anderitum

Also known as Castra Anderida, Castrum Anteridos, Castrum Anderelio, Anderida Castle, Roman Pevensey, Anderitum

Anderitum (also Anderida or Anderidos) was a Saxon Shore fort in the Roman province of Britannia. The ruins adjoin the west end of the village of Pevensey in East Sussex, England. The fort was built in the 290s and was abandoned after it was sacked in 471 (491 according to the disputed Anglo-Saxon Chronicles). It was re-inhabited by Saxons and in the 11th century the Normans built a castle within the east end of the fort.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Castrum Anderitum is referenced by 103 other articles, and connects out to Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Pevensey and Weald.

The entry is geolocated on the map, across 2 mapped points.

It is catalogued under topics including 290 establishments, English Heritage sites in East Sussex and Pevensey.

Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.

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Area: 3.67
Image: Pevensey Castle (30) (40269032085).jpg

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Commons category: Anderitum
inception: 0290-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

11 sections

Contents

Etymology
Location
Dating
Construction
Garrison
Post-Roman era
Later castle
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

The site decayed to become the archetypal ruinous medieval castle, Pevensey Castle, which is surrounded by a small moat, large green, and unusually substantial Roman defensive walls on three sides. During the Second World War, the Roman fort and medieval castle were adapted for modern warfare, and pillboxes were built into the Roman walls.

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