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Barbican House Museum at Lewes Castle |
| Address | 169 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE |
| Telephone | 01273 486290 |
| Fax | 01273 486990 |
| Website | www.sussexpast.co.uk |
| molewes@sussexpast.co.uk | |
| Opening times | Daily 10:00 to 5:30. (Sundays, Mondays & Good Friday open at 11:00) Closed Mondays in January |
| Entrance |
Lewes Castle & Museum Adults £6.40, Student/Senior £5.70, Children (5 - 15) £3.20 Disabled & Carer each £3.20 Family (2+2 or 1+4) £17.00 |
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| The Museum tells a story of Sussex from early prehistoric to
late medieval period. The castle is almost 1000 years old. The land was given to William de Warenne by William the conqueror at Christmas time in 1066. The building of the Castle was completed 300 years later with the magnificent Barbican. Barbican House is now home to a Museum of Sussex archaeology, and changing exhibitions of historical photographs of the area. |
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| Collections | Archaeological. Audio-visual on history of Lewes. Specialist Library. Reserve Collections. |
| Parking | None |
| Public transport | Bus stop nearby. Lewes station 6 minutes walk. |
| Facilities | Shop |
| Accessibility | Ground floor entry. Stairs. |
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