The recent article on Pevensey Castle had more implications for working out whether it was slighted in 1216 that I first realised. It's handy to have time to read through articles in their entirety. https://richardthecastellan.wordpress.com/2023/01/29/another-piece-of-the-pevensey-puzzle/ #PevenseyCastle #CastleSlighting #SussexArchaeologicalCollections #MedievalArchaeology

Naturally I skipped to the bit which discussed the events of 1216 when John ordered the castle's destruction. In short it says it's not clear cut whether the orders were followed.

That's absolutely right, and I explore the subject in detail in a paper I've submitted to the Sussex Archaeological Collections. Hopefully it will appear in the next volume as that would be a neat bridge from this one. #PevenseyCastle #CastleSlighting #SussexArchaeologicalCollections #Sussex #archaeology #castles

Nice way to end the week with the latest copy of the the Sussex Archaeological Collections arriving. I was not expecting an article on Pevensey so I am very excited. My Christmas reading list keeps getting longer. #PevenseyCastle #castles #archaeology #medieval #medievalarchaeology