Ever wondered how a medieval castle shaped the lives of those around it?

Join us tomorrow for a fascinating talk with Arthur Redmonds as we explore ‘Prestige, Piety, and Peasants: Understanding the ‘Common’ Experience of Lewes Castle within the Sussex Landscape’.

This deep dive into the role of Lewes Castle within its local context will reveal how it influenced daily life in the surrounding town and countryside, from architecture to routines. Using Tim Ingold’s ‘Taskscape’ concept, we’ll examine how the castle’s presence and materials played a part in social dynamics and change between 1050 and 1550.

Ultimately, the talk will show how the castle’s materiality, sensory experiences, and related case studies reflect the castle’s role in ongoing social negotiation, as it sought to assert order within a Sussex landscape undergoing constant change.