ARUNDEL, a borough and market town in Sussex, seated on the north-west side of the river Arun, over which there is a bridge. It has a harbour, capable of receiving ships of 200 tons, and the navigation is continued to the Thames by a canal. The river abounds in mullet of a very fine quality. The castle, which gives the title of earl to its possessors, is seated on the east of the Tame, and is reputed to be a mile in compass. It sends two members to parliament; and is 55 miles south-west-by-south of London, and ten miles east of Chichester. Arundel is the premier earldom in England, belonging to the illustrious family of Norfolk; and is the only title in England that goes along with the lands. W. Long. c. 25. N. Lat. 50. 45. Population 2700 in 1811.
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