File:Corfe Castle - The Gap in the Purbeck Hills (20226500675).jpg
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This is a panorama of two photographs, taken from East Hill, at 335' (102m) above the village. Corfe Castle is an internationally famous ruined castle, that was built as a stronghold to command a gap in the Purbeck Hills. The keep was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son. It was designed to be impressive – and it certainly was. Standing 21m tall and on the top of a 55m high hill, this gleaming tower of Purbeck limestone could be seen from miles around, and it still can. In the 17th century, as the Civil War raged around it, the castle stood firm. The Bankes family supported King Charles I (Cavaliers) against Oliver Cromwell (Roundheads). Lady Bankes defended it bravely during not just one, but two sieges, until finally she was betrayed by one of her own soldiers. A very well worth visit for anyone in the region. |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by JackPeasePhotography at https://flickr.com/photos/76253421@N04/20226500675. It was reviewed on 13 October 2021 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
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