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Originally a Norman Manor House, it's owner, Lord Hastings,
who was Chancellor to Edward IV, was given permission to "crenellate" in 1474. Only
nine years later he was to lose his head under the orders of Richard III for not giving
enough support to the Yorkists.
The 100ft high Hastings Tower was split in two during the Civil War, but you can still
go up to the top for great views over the remains of the castle and the area. Mary, Queen
of Scots was imprisoned in Hastings Tower for a time.
There is an underground passage leading from the tower to the kitchen cellars. |
