Bodiam Castle Stickers

Bodiam Castle, East Sussex England by Chris Crader 2019

Year 2021

BODIAM CASTLE, HAND SKETCHED

Bodiam Castle reflected in the moat. Canon 7D Sigma 17-70mm@30mm 1/250s f8 ISO 100 Processed in Photoshop: b&w conversion,levels,sky added,colour balance adjusted to give slight cyan tint to highlights(split toning) 1235 views 05/05/2016 Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. I...

Canon 7D Sigma 17-70mm@17 1/160s f8 ISO 100 Processed in Photoshop 773 views 06/12/2015 Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display was an important aspect of the castle’s design as well as...

The beauty of historical workmanship of Bodiam Castle c1385 near Robertsbridge in East Sussex England, UK

Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display was an important aspect of the castle’s design as well as defence. It was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of Bodiam.

A sketch of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, UK. Detailed design perfect for castle fans who love the castles and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into castle drawings. Design is available in time for Christmas.

Early 2019 when I was researching vineyards in the South East of England, I came across an organic wine-maker in East Sussex. As you may know, I have made it my mission the last few years to paint the national trusts too... So you can imagine my delight to find that my two favourite topics for landscapes at this time could be found within one painting. I had thought to capture the vineyard at dawn, but when I started doing my sketches, I felt only a magnificent sunset would truly do this topic justice and give the advantage of working with extraordinary reflections and dramatic skies. The site retains an almost fifth dimensional theme with it's sumptuous colours and textures. Thank you so much to the Balmer family for being so kind...

The beauty of the historical workmanship of Bodiam Castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex England UK, an island fortress.