Arundel is famous for a variety of reasons--it is one of the older castles that is still fairly intact, it has excellent collections of furnishings and historical materials, it was the stronghold of the Dukes of Norfolk, the most Catholic and generally most senior among dukes outside the royal family. The 4th Duke actually challenged Elizabeth the Queen; and lost his head for it. The death warrant, with her seal and signature, is in the library. Anyhow, we toured Arundel on another brilliant, sunny and dry October day and enjoyed it thoroughly. It is only five miles from the sea, on a hill with a commanding view.
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Approaching the castle
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Another view--it really is a beautiful, fairytale-like structure
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The old keep--built by Henry II
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Interior of the chapel
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The chapel adjoins Arundel's (city) cathedral
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Curtain and tower
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Interior of the newer (13th century) bailey; the present Duke
and his family reside in the buildings to the left
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