Heritage Sites & Monuments

Corfe Castle - National Trust
This Medieval Royal fortress stands amid the Purbeck hills. One of the most impressive ruins in England, the castle was bravely defended by Lady Bankes in 1646 before being blown up by the besieging Roundhead troops.

The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ
Telephone: (01929) 481294
Email: corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay Drive, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset.
Telephone: (01202) 278807
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Lulworth Castle
Lulworth Castle was built between 1608 and 1610 primarily as a hunting lodge.

East Lulworth, Nr Wareham, Dorset.
Telephone: (01929) 400352
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Maiden Castle - English Heritage
The finest and largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe.

Dorchester, Dorset.
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Portland Castle - English Heritage
Coastal fortress overlooking Portland Harbour, built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage against possible French and Spanish invasion.

Castleton, Portland, Dorset DT5 1AZ
Telephone: (01305) 820539
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Sherborne Old Castle - English Heritage
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, the Castle contains a fine collection of pictures, porcelain and furniture.

Sherborne, Dorset.
Telephone: (01935) 812730
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