Martin Papworth, a National Trust archaeologist, led the dig that unearthed the archway in the inner ward of the castle. Mr Papworth said: "The sallyport is fundamental to the history of Corfe Castle.

Corfe Castle dates to the 11th century, and it was one of many castles constructed by William and the Normans to consolidate control over England. It’s made of white limestone, which signaled ...

Corfe Castle will feature in episode four of the third series of BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust. The hugely popular series shines a light on the experts and volunteers who look ...

Visitors to Corfe Castle can now view a tower built for King Henry I for the first time since it was destroyed in the English Civil War. The Dorset castle was originally built for William the ...

Archaeology & History King Henry I’s Luxury Tower at Historic Corfe Castle Opens for the First Time in 400 Years A temporary viewing platform offers visitors royal views of surrounding countryside.

A medieval castle tower built for a king has been opened to the public for the first time since 1646. The Keep, known as the King's Tower at Corfe Castle in Dorset, was built in the 11th Century ...

The Corfe Model Village, located on the village square, is a 1⁄20 scale model that shows what the castle and village would have looked like in 1646 before the castle was slighted. DON'T MISS ...

Visitors Can See the View From Henry I’s Tower at Corfe Castle for the First Time in Nearly Four Centuries Located in southern England, the king’s quarters haven’t been open to the public ...

A medieval castle tower built for a king has been opened to the public for the first time since 1646. The Keep, known as the King's Tower at Corfe Castle in Dorset, was built in the 11th Century ...