Corfe Castle, England

Among the castles of England you must mention the dark castle of Corfe, located in the county of Dorset, not far from the picturesque Purback hills. The Saxon fort was the first defense system built on the site of the castle. As a legend tells, the King Saint Edward has perished. Later, the Norman Tower was built on the site of the destroyed fortress. As early as the end of the 12th century the tower was considerably expanded and became an impressive castle, which served as a royal residence.

Since 1982, the historical memorial to Sir John Banks has been a National Foundation and is open for visitors. After a series of researches, it has not been possible to determine the exact date of its construction. It is apparent that the castle was built much earlier than 12th century. Their age is more than a thousand years. At present the largest part of the building is destroyed. Only the ruins recall their former size. Remarkable that the castle was under pressure the conqueror was destroyed. In 1646, the Parliament made a decision to dismantle the historic monument, whose last owner was Lady Banks.

During the bourgeois war the castle was besieged continuously for two months. It has succeeded the troops of Colonel Bingham to get to the territory of the impregnable castle only thanks to the slyness. Mary Banks was the last man to stretch the arms. It has resisted the army with the simplest weapons - the glowing coals. The half-ruined Corfe Castle, surrounded by numerous historical legends, is one of the most striking reminders of the tragic civil war. Next - Neuchatel