Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. However, many historians believe that its primary purpose was not just defense but also to impress. The castle’s design includes numerous defensive features, such as a large moat, portcullises, and machicolations, but it also boasts an aesthetic symmetry and grandeur intended to showcase Dalyngrigge’s wealth and status.