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The classic shot of the castle. This is what many people think of as a typical castle, square, with towers, turrets and a moat. But it is now thought that this was built in 1386 primarily as comfortable living accommodation rather than with any serious defensive pretensions.

©Graham Horn

©David Gearing

This World War II Pillbox overlooks Bodiam Bridge on the River Rother. Set into a embankment of the castle.

©David Anstiss

©PAUL FARMER

I like the view of the moat from this angle.

©Julian Williams

Dating from 1385, one of the most 'romantic' castle settings in the South East of England

©Nigel Freeman

Showing the walkway from visitors car park to the castle

©PAUL FARMER

©Wesley Trevor Johnston

©Keith Salvesen

Bodiam Castle seen from National Trust Car Park.
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England.
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©Helmut Zozmann

©Nigel Chadwick

Military defences from two different times! WW2 pillbox and a somewhat older castle.

©don cload

©Nigel Chadwick

©Keith Salvesen

©Oast House Archive

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