Manor Profile
Arundel, West Sussex· Arundel Hundred· 1067 – 1995
Also known as: Honour of Arundel, Rape of Arundel, Castle of Arundel
Arundel is the caput of the rape of Arundel, one of the six great divisions of Sussex created after the Norman Conquest. The castle stands on a natural hill above the river Arun, commanding the gap through the South Downs.
Roger de Montgomery received the rape c.1067 and built the castle, raising the great motte. His son Hugh succeeded in 1094 but died in 1098. Hugh's elder brother Robert of Belleme forfeited the rape in 1102 for rebellion against Henry I. The Crown held the rape until 1135, when Queen Adeliza (Henry I's widow) received it as dower. Her second husband William d'Aubigny became earl and was confirmed by Henry II c.1155.
The d'Aubigny earls held the rape through four generations: William II (1176-93), William III (1193-1221), William IV (1221-24), and Hugh (1224-43). Hugh died in 1243 without male issue and the rape passed to his nephew John FitzAlan.
The FitzAlan family held the rape for over 150 years. Richard FitzAlan was created Earl of Arundel in 1289. Edmund FitzAlan was executed and attainted in 1326 but his son Richard was restored in 1331. Richard FitzAlan III (d. 1397) was executed for treason. Thomas FitzAlan was restored in 1399 but died without issue in 1415. The rape then passed through the d'Arundel and FitzAlan families: John d'Arundel (1415-21), John d'Arundel "the English Achilles" (1421-35), Humphrey (1435-38, died as minor), and William FitzAlan (1438-87).
Henry FitzAlan (d. 1580) was the last FitzAlan earl. Through his daughter Mary the earldom passed to Philip Howard, whose Catholic faith led to imprisonment and attainder in 1589. Philip died in the Tower in 1595. His son Thomas Howard was restored to the honours in 1604 and created Earl of Norfolk in 1644. Thomas Howard, "the Collector Earl," was England's greatest art connoisseur of the age but died in exile in Padua in 1646.
The Howard dukes of Norfolk held the rape and castle thereafter: Henry Frederick (1646-52), Thomas (1652-77, a lunatic from 1653, restored to dukedom 1660), Henry (1677-84), Henry II (1684-1701), Thomas II (d. 1732), Edward (1732-77, a former Jacobite), Charles (d. 1786), and Charles II (1786-1815). Duke Charles II began the expansion of the reduced Sussex estates, which reached nearly 20,000 acres by 1873.
Bernard Edward Howard (1815-42), Henry Charles (d. 1856), Henry Granville Fitzalan-Howard (d. 1860), Henry Fitzalan-Howard (d. 1917), and Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard (d. 1975) continued the line. Miles Francis Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk, succeeded in 1975. The 1957 Act broke the 1627 entail, enabling division of the estates. The Arundel estate was settled on the Duke's eldest son Lord Arundel. The Norfolk dukedom is the premier dukedom of England and remains an active peerage.
| # | Name | From | To | Acquired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury(Earl of Shrewsbury) | 1067 | 1094 | grant from William I | Built the castle c.1067-68. Received the entire rape comprising 83 manors. Called "first earl of Arundel" by some sources. |
| 2 | Hugh de Montgomery(Earl of Shrewsbury) | 1094 | 1098 | inheritance | |
| 3 | Robert of Belleme(Earl of Shrewsbury) | 1098 | 1102 | inheritance (elder brother) | |
| 4 | The Crown | 1102 | 1135 | forfeiture | Held by the king after Robert's forfeiture. |
| 5 | Queen Adeliza (widow of Henry I) | 1135 | dower | Henry I's widow. Married William d'Aubigny. | |
| 6 | William d'Aubigny I(Earl of Arundel) | 1139 | 1176 | marriage to Queen Adeliza | Married Adeliza c.1139, became earl. Confirmed by Henry II c.1155. |
| 7 | William d'Aubigny II(Earl of Arundel) | 1176 | 1193 | inheritance | Crown retained rape until 1190, then returned by Richard I. |
| 8 | William d'Aubigny III(Earl of Arundel) | 1193 | 1221 | inheritance | A favourite of King John. |
| 9 | William d'Aubigny IV(Earl of Arundel) | 1221 | 1224 | inheritance | |
| 10 | Hugh d'Aubigny(Earl of Arundel) | 1224 | 1243 | inheritance (brother) | Wardship keepers: Hubert de Burgh (1227), Peter de Rivaux (1232-33). |
The Crown
The rape of Arundel was one of the six great rapes of Sussex, held directly of the Crown. The holder of the rape owed knight service and was responsible for the castle. The rape comprised 83 manors in 1086.
Source: VCH Sussex Vol. 5 pt 1, pp. 1-6
Arundel Priory (cell of Seez Abbey)
priory · priory within borough · 1086 – 1380
The priory was a cell of the Norman abbey of St Martin at Seez, established by Roger de Montgomery. It held the advowson of Arundel parish church and estates including the rectory of Yapton. Suppressed when its endowments were transferred to the newly-founded Arundel College in 1380.
Arundel College (Holy Trinity)
college · collegiate church within castle · 1380 – 1544
Founded by Richard FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel, in 1380 using the endowments of the suppressed Arundel Priory. In 1423, further manors (South Stoke, Warningcamp, Angmering and others) were alienated to the college. Surrendered to Henry FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel, in December 1544.
Fitzalan Chapel
chapel · private chapel of the duke · 1390
The east end of the parish church of St Nicholas, separated by a wall from the nave. Contains the tombs of multiple FitzAlan earls and Howard dukes. Remains in the private ownership of the Duke of Norfolk.
Maison Dieu (Hospital of the Holy Trinity)
hospital · hospital within borough · 1395
Founded c.1395 by Richard FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel. Survives as a ruin near the river.
MANOR TRANSPORT (ARUNDEL) LTD
company
Phillimore reference Sussex 11,2. Borough with 4 burgesses and 13 haws. 1 mill, 1 fishery. Value 27 pounds (1086), 4 pounds (1066).
…. 26th May, 1871 Ords. 4th Mar., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Ord. 29th June, 1885 Act 37, Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Bequest, dated 24th J une. 1895 Ord. 4th Nov., 1884 Ord. 8th Dec., 1879, …
… 1871 Ord. 3rd Nov., 1885 Ord. 5th Feb., 1868, in Grimwood v. Lapraik Act 37 Geo. Ill, "An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Ord. 12th July, 1890 Ord. 4th Aug., 1803 Rept. 9th Aug., 1803 Ord. 24th Nov., 1757, and Rept. 15t…
…Ord. 26th May, 1871 4th April, 1905 Ords. 4th Mar., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Act 37tb, Geo. Ill, iu Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Ord. 8th Dec., 1879, in re Companies Act, 1862 Ord. 8th Dec., 1879 Ord. 9…
VCH Closing Statement
“Miles Francis Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk, succeeded as holder of the Arundel estate and castle in 1975. Under the 1957 Act the 1627 entail was broken, enabling division of the estates: the Arundel estate was settled on the Duke's eldest son Lord Arundel, including Park farm, Arundel park, Burpham, and North and South Stoke.”
VCH Sussex, Vol. 5 pt 1, pp. 1-6, 10-101
Companies House 04948148
… Ord. 14th May, 1870, and Afft. 3rd Feb., 1871 Act 36 Geo. Ill, c. 52 Act 37 Geo. Ill, "An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Ord. 4th Nov., 1863 Afft. fd. 19th Nov., 1861 Ord. 4th Aug., 1803 Rept. 9th Aug., 1803 Ord. 24th …
…26th May, -1871 Ords. 4th Mir., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Ord. 29th June, 1885 ? Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Ord. 4th Nov., 1884 Ord. 8th Dec., 1879, in re Companies Act, 1862 Ord. 8…
…1871 Ord. 19th Jan., 1891 Ord. 5th Feb., 1868, in Grimwood v. Lapraik Act 37.Geo. Ill, "An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Ord. 12th July, 1830 Ord. 4th Aug., 1803 Rept. 9th Aug., 1803 Ord. 24th Nov., 1757, and Repr. 15t…
… Hackwood v. Lockerby 1726 1902 1804 1820 1779 1861 Not dealt with .. Act 37 Geo. Ill, "An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Not dealt with . Ord. 12th July, 1890 …
…4th May, 1870, and Atft. 3rd Feb., 1871 Act 36 Gco. Ill, cap. 52 - ? Act 37 Geo. Ill, "'An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel '-' - - * - SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, MARCH 4, 1896. 1419 …
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…5th Feb., 1868, in Payment out Grimwood v. Lapraik Not dealt with . . Act 37 Geo. Ill, "An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Not dealt with .. Ord. 12th July, 1890 …
… 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Ord. 12th Dec., 1874, and Afft. fd. 27th March, 1875' Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel 1470 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, MAECH 4, 1896. …
…nd 22nd Jan., 1811 Ord. 26th May, 1871 Ords. 4th Mar., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Ord. 9th April, 1861 1440 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, MARCH 2, 1899…
…nd 22nd Jan., 1811 Ord. 26th May, 1871 Ords. 4th Mar., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Ord. 4th Nov., 1884 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, MARCH 6, 1905. 175?…
…er or other Authority directing last transaction to be made. Ord. 2nd Feb., 1865 Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel Afft. fd. 13th Mar., 1867 Ord. 9th April, 1861 Ord. 24th June, 1873 Ord. 15th Feb., 1858, and Afft.…
…e of Order or other Authority directing last transaction to be made. Act 37 Geo. Ill, " An Act, &c., Manor of Arundel " Ord. 4th Nov., 18G3 ? Ord. 4th Ausr., 1803 Kept. 9th Aug., 18
…nd 22nd Jan., 1811 Ord. 26th May, 1871 Ords. 4th Mar., 1827, and 18th Mar., 1833 Act 37 Geo. Ill, in Manor of Arundel i452 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 1902, DORMANT FUNDS IN COURT (CHANCERY)-continued, …
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Testator's intention had been to leave son Henry a valuable estate, but having paid £400 debt for him and having received 'no penny profit of his marriage which fathers used to do', desires him to be content with £300 Gift to son Henry of land at Mitcham [in Surrey] To daughter Helen an annuity of £20 which is paid by the Earl of Arundel out of the manor of Arundel To daughter Mary £200 payable by Mr Monger, merchant Testator bound by covenant to leave his wife £800, requests John Gage, kt to se
'For extending and enlarging the Powers or Authorities given by an Act passed in the Thirty-seventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, 'An Act for the Enfranchisement of Copyhold and Customary Lands, Parcel of the Manor of Arundel, and other Manors entailed by the Act of Parliament of the Third of Charles the First, and for the Sale of Tythes also entailed by the said Act' This Act extended the provisions of the earlier Act to manors subsequently acquired by the Duke of Norfolk
Full parish entry covering Arundel borough, castle, churches, social and economic history. The rape introduction (pp. 1-6) provides the lordship descent of the rape/honour.
town in West Sussex, England, UK. Type: town
given name. Type: given name
castle in West Sussex, England, UK. Heritage: scheduled monument. Type: castle. NHLE: 1000170
Constituency of the Parliament of England (to 1707). Type: Constituency of the Parliament of England
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1974-1997. Type: constituency of the House of Commons
