The impressive towers and a wide moat Bodiam Castle is like a scene from a fantasy, while admiring them for the first time. At first glance appears to be the epitome of a medieval castle, until closer inspection is given. Soon it is discovered that was built in an evolutionary stage in which the nobility sought to place more comfortable, pleasant to live that offered them security, but also represented an outward show of wealth and rank. Relatively few of its type were built and should be more accurately described as a castle courtyard. The castles built in this period were the last true castles were built in England, providing security and also separate suites of rooms for the Lord, his domestic staff, customers and the garrison.

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