Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle is an archetypal 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, to defend against French invasion. It has a quadrangular plan and has no keep. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers and topped by crenellations. With its spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, Bodiam Castle is one of Britain's most picturesque ancient monuments. The original wooden portcullis is an extremely rare example of its kind. Bodiam Castle was used in the movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.