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SY 959-823 Dorset England
Corfe Castle is a late 11th century stone keep and courtyard fortress, that stands on a natural hilltop in a gap in the main Purbeck range. During the Civil War the castle was besieged and slighted. Excavations in the west bailey have revealed the foundations of a possible pre Conquest building. They possibly represent either a 'hospitium' belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey or a 10th century royal palace or residence associated with King Edward. To the south-west and visible from the site is The Rings. Visit pending. Picture © Peter Dahl
Corfe Castle is located north of the village centre, off The Square. 21 miles south-east of Dorchester, on the A351-A350.
The site is owned by The National Trust and is open daily, April to September 10:00-6:00pm, March and October 10:00-5:00pm, November to February 10:00-4:00pm.
There is a car park in Castle View.
and a castle map
of the area 