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Corfe Castle is both a historic village and the name of a remarkable ruined castle in the county of Dorset, England. The village, situated in the Purbeck Hills, grew up around the medieval fortress that was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The castle, which sits atop a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills, played a significant role in English history until its partial demolition in 1646 during the English Civil War.

The village maintains its historical character with traditional limestone cottages and narrow streets. The area is rich in geological and cultural heritage, being part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The local quarrying industry, particularly of Purbeck stone, has historically been significant to the area's economy and has influenced its architectural heritage.

Today, the village and its iconic ruined castle attract visitors interested in history, archaeology, and the natural landscape of the Isle of Purbeck.

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Museums in Corfe Castle

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Exhibitions in Corfe Castle

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  • Corfe Castle
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    Corfe Castle

    I took my teenage children to corfe castle and the national trust laid on an information hunt about the wildlife there which we found very interesting and making us interact together. There was also a man dress as someone from the Second World War w

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      â€¢  Jun 2, 2025
  • Wareham Town Museum
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    Wareham Town Museum

    This museum has been painstakingly put together showing all the wonderful history surrounding the Town of Wareham. Lawrence of Arabia lived a few miles away but was regularly to found in town. The surrounding area supplied Josiah Wedgwood with his c

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      â€¢  Aug 2, 2020
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    Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum

    The construction of the museum and the history of the first Clay rail way can be found in these YouTubes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6i5WPmQAX4aQDeHwQNry9RwkvGYZrgU

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      â€¢  Aug 2, 2020

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