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Bodiam
Timeline
1337 Hundred Years War begins
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 Sir Edward Dallingridge born
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 Æ 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 Sir Edward Dallingridge fights in France
First record of Sir Edward Dallingridge fighting in France. In the late 1370s, he is back home,
playing an active role in the administration of Sussex, and serving as MP for
his native county.
1381 Peasants' Revolt
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 Sir Edward Dallingridge accused
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 Sir Edward Dallingridge gets permission
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 Sir Edward Dallingridge made governor of London
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 Æ at one stage he is the most frequent attendee.
1393 Sir Edward Dallingridge dies
By the end of August, Sir Edward Dallingridge is dead, and is
succeeded by his son, Sir John.
1408 Sir John Dallingridge dies
Sir John Dallingridge dies leaving no children. His widow Alice retains possession of her husband's
lands for life.
1443 Alice Dallingridge dies
Alice Dallingridge dies and Bodiam and the Dallingridge estates pass to Richard Dallingridge, a cousin of Sir John.
1469 Richard Dallingridge dies
Richard Dallingridge dies and the castle passes by marriage to the Lewknor family.
1640s Interior buildings ruined
The interior of Bodiam castle is ruined, probably deliberately, during the English
Civil War.
1917 Lord Curzon buys Bodiam
Bodiam is bought by Lord Curzon.
He carries out extensive restoration work.
1926 National Trust
Lord Curzon bequeathes the castle to the National Trust, in whose care the castle remains today.
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