The area surrounding Bodiam Castle was landscaped when the castle was built, to increase its aesthetic appeal. ... The castle sits roughly in the middle of the moat. The postern gate at the rear would have been connected to the moat's south bank by a drawbridge and a long timber bridge.

What Defences did Bodiam Castle have?

However, notwithstanding its impressive appearance, the castle had many defensive shortcomings. The shallow and easily drainable moat, the limited field of fire of the artillery positions, the large windows and thin walls all suggest defence - at least against an organised military force - was clearly a low priority.

Has Bodiam Castle ever been attacked?

The French invasion never took place, and Bodiam's impressive defences were never tested until 1484 when the castle fell to a siege by Richard III. Later, during the English Civil War, Bodiam fell to an assault led by the Parliamentary general, Sir William Waller.