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TQ7825 : Bodiam Castle

near to Bodiam, East Sussex, Great Britain

Bodiam Castle

Viewed from the north towards the entrance

Bodiam Castle

Built in 1385, Bodiam Castle is a perfect example of a late medieval moated castle. It was built to defend the surrounding area from French invasion, though the French never came, and it never saw any military action.
Though now mostly a shell inside the castle would have been fitted to a comfortable living standard, it is thought the castle was built mostly for show and its intentions for real battle are doubted.

The Castle is now owned and run by the National Trust, and is said to be its most photographed property. Read more at wikipedia Link

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2012

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Grid Square: TQ7825, 264 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Paul Gillett (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Wednesday, 20 June, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 21 June, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Place (from Tags): Bodiam Castle
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 78562 25626 [1m precision]
WGS84: 51:0.1388N 0:32.6143E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 78544 25692
View Direction: South-southeast (about 157 degrees)