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Bodiam Castle (/ ˈ b oʊ d i ə m /) is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War.
Learn about the medieval castle built by Sir Edward Dallingridge in 1385, its decline and restoration by various owners, and its collections of objects and art. Explore the ruins, the grounds and the stories of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex.
Learn about the 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, England, built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge and damaged during the English Civil War. Find out how it was restored and became a popular tourist attraction operated by the National Trust.
- Lily Johnson
One of Britain’s most romantic and picturesque castles, Bodiam was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of King Edward III and is said to have been built to defend the area against a French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War.
Learn about the origins, design, ownership and restoration of Bodiam Castle, a 14th century fortified home built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. Discover the architecture, landscape and events of this iconic moated castle, a popular attraction and film location.
Set in the heart of an historic landscape, with spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, 14th century Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments.
Bodiam castle, 15 miles north of Hastings (Sussex), has often been cited as a typical late medieval castle in which the defensive provision was secondary to domestic comfort. Its present appearance, a picturesque ruin surrounded by a wide moat full of water lilies, masks its serious military purpose.
