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Corfe Castle Historical Facts

6 Interesting and historical facts about Corfe Castle.

 

Corfe castle was the inspiration for Kirrin Island in Enid Blyton's Famous Five books.

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Corfe castle was mostly demolished during the Civil War, by orders of Parliament, and then much of the stone was used by the nearby villagers.

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Corfe Castle was one of the first stone castles in England.

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The name 'Corfe' comes from Old English and means 'a cutting' as it is built overlooking a gap in the Purbeck Hills.

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Corfe Castle was built to guard a gap in the Purbeck Hills.

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Corfe Castle was built by William the Conqueror, and it dates to the 11th century.

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