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 Bodiam Castle (Robertsbridge, East Sussex) Sightseeing National

Bodiam Castle (Robertsbridge, East Sussex)

 
Description: Bodiam / nr Robertsbridge / East Sussex / TN32 5UA. / One of Britain's most famous and evocative castles. Sussex Family ... more
Bodiam Castle (Robertsbridge, East Sussex) ... Attraction of the Year. Medieval battlements, ramparts and moat to explore. Try on armour (ring ahead to check). Wonderful views across an archaeology-rich landscape.

Newest Review: ... strategic route north. In October 1385 Dalyngrigge received a Royal Licence to “Strengthen with a wall of stone and lime, ... more

 ... and crenellate and, construct and make into a castle his manor house in Bodyham, near the sea, in the county of Sussex, for defence of the adjacent country, and, resistance to our enemies.” Sir Edward’s manor house was, as we have already seen, situated in a different place to that in which, in 1385 he started to build what we now know as Bodiam Castle. He chose the best possible strategic position, overlooking the wharfs and bridge spanning the Rother, a position from which the enemy could easily be detected coming fr...more

Richada
Crowned Review Bodiam Castle (Robertsbridge, East Sussex): A FAIRYTALE CASTLE (2519 words)
by Richada - written on 24/03/06 (Very useful, 1859 readings)
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If you do not know the East Sussex / Kent borders country very well I will warn you that the village of Bodiam, where this castle is situated, can be devilishly difficult to find. Like so many other hidden treasures though, you may find it well worth seeking out. As this is a National Trust site, I will extrapolate their slightly less than helpful directions from the 2006 Handbook. On Foot, located on the Sussex Border path. By Ferry, Bodiam ferry from Newenden Bridge (A28). By Bus, Arriva 254 Tunbridge Wells to Hastings – stops at Wadhurst (5 miles away!!!!). By Road 3ml S of Hawkhurst , 3ml E of A21 Hurst Green. OK I’ve been there probably half a ...

 

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