Bodiam Castle, Medieval castle in East Sussex, England
The sandstone quadrangular castle stands on elevated ground, with circular towers at each corner and a wide moat supplied by natural springs.
Sir Edward Dalyngrigge constructed Bodiam Castle in 1385 after receiving permission from Richard II to fortify his residence during the Hundred Years' War.
The castle's architecture demonstrates the evolution of medieval defensive structures, incorporating both military features and residential spaces within its quadrangular design.
The National Trust maintains the site daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering guided tours, educational programs, and seasonal events throughout the castle grounds.
The castle's wooden portcullis gate mechanism in the twin-towered gatehouse remains one of the few surviving examples from the medieval period in England.
Location: Bodiam
Inception: 1385
Architectural style: medieval architecture, Perpendicular Gothic
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: A quadrangular castle and its landscaped setting, an associated millpond, medieval crofts and cultivation earthworks, and a World War II pillbox at Bodiam
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.00226,0.54353
Latest update: October 1, 2025 14:46
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