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      Isle of Purbeck

      • Its strategic location on the Isle of Purbeck has made it a historically significant site, with the first stone structure dating back to the 11th century. The village and castle are found within the stunning landscape of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is owned and managed today by the National Trust.
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      Corfe Castle, Dorset: Everything You Need To Know To Visit

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Corfe_CastleCorfe Castle - Wikipedia

    Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

  4. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › visit › dorsetCorfe Castle | Dorset | National Trust

    Corfe Castle offers plenty to see and do, including walks around the ruins, a audio trail and wildlife spotting in the surrounding hills. Find out more. Events at Corfe Castle

  5. www.historyhit.com › locations › corfe-castleCorfe Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

    Apr 8, 2021 · Corfe Castle is located in a village of the same name in Dorset, and can be reached via the A351 road from Wareham to Swanage. Parking is available opposite the castle mound on the A351, or at the nearby Purbeck Park.

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  6. www.britannica.com › place › Corfe-CastleCorfe Castle | Ruins, Medieval, Monument | Britannica

    Ruins of Corfe Castle, Dorset, Eng. Corfe Castle, parish and castle, Purbeck district, county of Dorset, England. The medieval castle, commanding a gap in the Purbeck chalk ridge, is now an imposing ruin. It was built for King William I (reigned 1066–87) and was royal property until Queen Elizabeth I sold it in 1572.

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  7. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › visit › dorsetCastles and forts in Dorset | South West | National Trust

    Discover castles and forts in Dorset including Iron and Bronze Age burial mounds. Step onto the coastline and find a fort used in training ahead of the D-Day landings along with anti-tank defences and pill boxes.

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  9. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › visit › dorsetThe history of Corfe Castle | Dorset | National Trust

    Discover the colourful history of Corfe Castle in Dorset, built following the Norman conquest and now managed by the National Trust.

  10. www.visit-dorset.com › explore › villagesCorfe Castle Visitor Information - Visit Dorset

    Corfe Castle village is overlooked by the outstanding ruins of its Castle of the same name, perched on a hill between the Purbeck Ridge. The Village is easily accessible by public transport and has a Swanage Railway Station.

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