Corfe Castle, Dorset
Not the traditional view of Corfe Castle, but one I think, that illustrates its strong strategic location.
Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. He chose the location well. High on a hill, easy to defend on all sides. It also provided great unobstructed views over the Isle of Purbeck, to the coast and inland over the Dorset marshes and countryside.
These extensive ruins stand above the town of Corfe. Both Town and Castle are a must to be included on any tour of Dorset.
One day we will be able to tour again…. until then…
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19th March
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Impressive, indeed! And they did, of course, drank nothing but wine in those days?
Showers were yet not invented?
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and they lived dangerously….. 🙂 But of course the Romans had invented bath houses and their equivalent of the sauna
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Yep, good POV showing the strategic position
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I thought it different… most shots of the castle always seem to show it like a decoration on top of the village. Like the decoration on a cake 😃
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Good point
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William the Conqueror wasn’t a dummy, was he? Pretty smart, strategic place.
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