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covering a huge moat that is actually bigger than it needs to be so it reflects the whole castle to make it look bigger there is a drawbridge

in short yes there is a drawbridge

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How long did it take to build bodiam castle?

Construction on Bodiam Castle was begun in 1385, and the castle was built rather quickly, in a single effort. It was completed before the owner died in 1395, and is thought to have been completed in about 1392.


What was bodiam castle made of?

I have seen Bodiam castle, it is splendid. Few castles will compare, at least in Britain for aesthetic appeal. I'm thinking it is sandstone, red sandstone, but I dont know. Certainly, as it is in Sussex ( South England) it is unlikely to be an older type of rock or stone, & it is dressed with lime.


What was a drawbridge used for?

Drawbridges on castles were a precaution against enemy attack because they provided the only passage in and out of moat-surrounded castles. They could be raised on chains to prevent access.Bascule bridges, commonly known as drawbridges, can open in the middle to allow passage of ships that are too tall to pass underneath the bridge. There are single-leaf and double-leaf designs depending on the size and location.


What is the castle and estate of a fuedal lord?

During the Middle ages powerful lords made their homes to hold up during attack. These buildings became larger and by the 1100s, nobles owned large stone castles with high walls, towers, wide moats, and drawbridges. Wars during the Middle Ages often revolved around capturing castles that had control over strategic areas. This is why castle dwellers often stored up enough food for long sieges.


Why do castles have a drawbridge?

A drawbridge was used by the people of a castle or walled city to prevent outsiders from getting in. The design purpose of the drawbridge was for military defense, so enemies could not even get to the gates. Drawbridges were raised in some places during the Black Plague, effectively putting the area within the walls under siege until the plague passed. In a few places where the plague had not already got in, this was an effective way to protect the inhabitants.