Corfe Castle Ruins

Another history lesson for you all. Visited Corfe Castle which is located on the Isle of Purbeck, about 30 min drive from home. A lovely spot to sit and watch the sun go down (as you can see by the photos above). The oldest surviving structure on the castle site dates to the 11th century, although evidence exists of some form of stronghold predating the norman Conquest. It has been used by King Henry I as a royal treasure storehouse and prison as well as subsequent kings and queens and then was in Sir John Banks family for over 400 years. During the English Civil War, the castle twice came under seige by Parliamentarian forces in 1643 and 1646. In the centuries that followed, the local populace scavenged building material and masonry, door frames and other items originally from the castle.

Must bring the family back here when they arrive - ONLY 32 DAYS TO GO!