2015

TQ7825 : Bodiam Castle

taken 9 years ago, near to Bodiam, East Sussex, England

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Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle
Built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge.
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 LinkExternal link


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TQ7825, 624 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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J.Hannan-Briggs   (more nearby)
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Julian P Guffogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 27 February, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 27 February, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7857 2560 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:0.1246N 0:32.6203E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7861 2556
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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