Approaching Bodium Castle
Built in 1385, Bodiam Castle is a perfect example of a late medieval moated castle and is
one of Britain's most famous and evocative castles.
It is situated beside the River Rother in East Sussex and was built in the late 14th century by a veteran of King Edward III's wars with France, originally as a coastal defence. In 1385, Sir Edward Dalyngrygge was given permission to fortify his house against invasion from France, but then decided to build a new stone castle a short distance away from the house.
What can be seen today is a relatively small, picturesque building that symbolises the movement from traditional medieval castle to comfortable manor house. With an almost square construction, Bodiam Castle has a notable symmetry and is surrounded by a wide moat. The moat was created from an artificial lake which, in turn, originated from allowing the river to flow into a rectangular area of marshy land.
For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-bodiamcastle and www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/castles/bodiam castle.htm
Approaching Bodium Castle
Built in 1385, Bodiam Castle is a perfect example of a late medieval moated castle and is
one of Britain's most famous and evocative castles.
It is situated beside the River Rother in East Sussex and was built in the late 14th century by a veteran of King Edward III's wars with France, originally as a coastal defence. In 1385, Sir Edward Dalyngrygge was given permission to fortify his house against invasion from France, but then decided to build a new stone castle a short distance away from the house.
What can be seen today is a relatively small, picturesque building that symbolises the movement from traditional medieval castle to comfortable manor house. With an almost square construction, Bodiam Castle has a notable symmetry and is surrounded by a wide moat. The moat was created from an artificial lake which, in turn, originated from allowing the river to flow into a rectangular area of marshy land.
For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-bodiamcastle and www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/castles/bodiam castle.htm