Graham Rains's Pictures of Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle in the winter sun

'One of the ruins that Cromwell knocked about a bit' Apart from the destruction of the castle by Oliver Cromwell in 1646AD it is said that many of the old cottages in the village were built from stone 'salvaged' from the ruins over the centuries. The National Trust now ensures that what is left of the castle is preserved for posterity.

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Corfe Castle over the tracks

A view of the castle from over the railway tracks gives some idea of it's supreme dominance over the village, and surrounding countryside. It remained one of the strongest castles in England for hundreds of years until the invention of gunpowder. It finally fell victim to the artillery of Oliver Cromwell in 1646AD

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Corfe Castle in Dorset

Traditional Purbeck stone cottages in Corfe Castle. Buildings such as these can and do survive for hundreds of years with minimal restoration.

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Corfe Castle in Dorset

The Greyhound Inn is situated in the square in front of the Castle grounds.

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Corfe Castle in Dorset

The steam rail service from Norden, through Corfe to Swanage, is due to be extended to Wareham, after the completion of new signaling.

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Corfe Castle in Dorset

A good example of traditional Purbeck architecture.

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