Postern Gate, Bodiam Castle

Record ID:  140807 / MNA127899
Record type:  Building
Protected Status: Listed Building: Grade I, Scheduled Monument
NT Property:  Bodiam Castle; London and South East
Civil Parish:  Bodiam; Rother; East Sussex
Grid Reference:  TQ 7855 2559
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Summary

The postern gate is situated in the centre of the S range. [Area 1]

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Most Recent Monitoring

None Recorded

Monument Types

  • POSTERN (Medieval to Unknown - 1386 AD?)

Description

It was an original component of the castle and its defensive and symbolic value have been much discussed, see [140806].

References

None Recorded

Designations

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: HIGH WEALD
  • HER/SMR Reference (External): TQ72NE1
  • National Monuments Record Reference: TQ72NE1

Associated Events

  • ENA1985 - Field Survey, Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey, Bodiam Castle, East Sussex (Ref: P7)

Associated Finds

None Recorded

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