castello di Bodiam
Italy
Bodiam Castle () is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has
no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by battlements. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display was an important aspect of the castle's design as well as defence. It was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of...
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- A medieval pleasaunce 30m south east of Court Lodge: part of the landscaped setting of Bodiam Castle archeo · 0.5 km away
- Robertsbridge Abbey chiese · 3 km away
- Great Dixter monumenti · 4 km away
- Ringle Crouch Green Mill windmill · 4 km away
- The Unitarian Chapel chiese · 4 km away
- Brickwall monumenti · 5 km away
- Iridge Place monumenti · 5 km away