2008
SY9582 : Ruined tower, Corfe Castle
taken 16 years ago, near to Corfe Castle, Dorset, England
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Ruined tower, Corfe Castle
The castle dates back to the 11th century, and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
During the Civil War the castle was besieged. The first siege, in 1643, lasted for six weeks before the Parliamentarians withdrew. The second siege, in 1646, was resisted for two months before the castle was betrayed by a member of the garrison. After this the castle was destroyed.
The castle is now managed by the National Trust.
Website: Link
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During the Civil War the castle was besieged. The first siege, in 1643, lasted for six weeks before the Parliamentarians withdrew. The second siege, in 1646, was resisted for two months before the castle was betrayed by a member of the garrison. After this the castle was destroyed.
The castle is now managed by the National Trust.
Website: Link
See other images of Corfe Castle
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- Grid Square
- SY9582, 669 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- N Chadwick (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 10 April, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 22 January, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SY 959 823 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:38.4225N 2:3.5266W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SY 959 822
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
