Timeline
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1337 |
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Hundred Years War begins |
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The Hundred
Years War, a struggle that starts when Edward
III of England and Philip VI of France fall out over who should
own Gascony, begins. In 1340, Edward III claims the French crown,
and the conflict hots up as he calls on English nobles and knights
to support him. |
1346 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge born |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge is born. This is an approximate
date based on the fact that, in a court case in 1386, he said he
was 40 years old – but he may have just been giving a round
figure. In the 1350s his father – Roger Dallingridge –
takes part in several expeditions against the French. |
1367 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge fights in France |
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Edward crushes the Welsh rebellion and conquers Wales. In the late 1370s, he is back home, playing an active role in the administration of Sussex,and serving as MP for his native country" |
1381 |
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Peasants' Revolt |
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The Peasants'
Revolt breaks out in Kent, Essex, Sussex and Bedfordshire. As
a local notable, Sir Edward Dallingridge is active in quelling the
revolt in Sussex. |
1384 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge accused |
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Richard II's uncle, John
of Gaunt, takes out a lawsuit against Sir Edward Dallingridge
for hunting (and trespassing) on his estates. Sir Edward Dallingridge
is fined and imprisoned, but is soon at large again, probably due
to the intervention of his patron, the Earl of Arundel. |
1385 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge gets permission |
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As a massive army of 30,000 Frenchmen looks set
to invade England, Sir Edward Dallingridge receives a 'licence to
crenellate' from the king, allowing him to build a castle at his
manor of Bodiam. |
1392 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge made governor of London |
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For a brief period in the summer of 1392, Sir Edward
Dallingridge is appointed governor of the City of London. As the
threat of a French invasion recedes, he also joins the king's council
– at one stage he is the most frequent attendee. |
1393 |
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Sir Edward Dallingridge dies |
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By the end of August, Sir Edward Dallingridge is
dead, and is succeeded by his son, Sir John |
1408 |
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Sir John Dallingridge dies |
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Sir John Dallingridge dies leaving no children.
His widow Alice retains possession of her husband's lands for life. |
1447 |
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Alice Dallingridge dies |
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Alice Dallingridge dies and Bodiam and the Dallingridge
estates pass to Richard Dallingridge, a cousin of Sir John. |
1469 |
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Richard Dallingridge dies |
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Richard Dallingridge dies and the castle passes
by marriage to the Lewknor family. |
1640s |
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Interior buildings ruined |
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The interior of Bodiam castle is ruined, probably
deliberately, during the English
Civil War. |
1917 |
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Lord Curzon buys Bodiam |
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Bodiam is bought by Lord Curzon. He carries out
extensive restoration work. |
1926 |
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National Trust |
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Lord Curzon bequeathes the castle to the National Trust, in whose care the castle remains today. |
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