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Why was the Herstmonceux castle built?

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1 Why was the Herstmonceux castle built?
Roger Fiennes ( ), built Herstmonceux Castle in the County of Sussex. Roger was appointed Treasurer of the Household of Henry VI of England, and needed a house fitting a man of his position, so construction of the castle on the site of the old manor house began in 1441.

2 What special features does the Herstmonceux castle have?
A special feature that the castle has is it’s one of the oldest brick buildings still standing in England.

3 What has the Herstmonceux castle been used for throughout the ages?
The Herstmonceux castle has been used for Medieval festivals.

4 What remains of the Herstmonceux castle today??
Roman remains have been found in the area but the first mention of a manor house at Herst can be found in William I's Domesday Book.

5 How many different families lived in the Herstmonceux castle?

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