Bodiam Castle, East Sussex

A view of Bodiam Castle looking across the moat. The castle was built in the late 14th century after Sir Edward Dalyngridge was granted permission to build on the manor against possible French invasion in 1385.It was built to look like a strong medieval castle with round towers but was, in fact, designed more for show than strength.

Location

East Sussex Bodiam

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Themes

Tags

castle attack defence moat invasion fortified manor crenellation medieval (1066 - 1484)