Fortress or Fake? Bodiam Castle’s Secret
Bodiam Castle looks like the perfect medieval fortress... but was it built for defense — or for show?
At first glance, it’s intimidating...
But was it a war machine? Or just medieval theatre?
Take the moat. It looks imposing — but it could be drained in a day.
Its real purpose? Make the castle look bigger.
And those fierce towers? They use forced perspective: tiny windows above, large ones below, creating the illusion of height.
Step inside — it's far smaller than you'd expect.
So what do you think? Fortress... or noble display piece?
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