Castles

  • Corfe Castle

    corfe castle church ruin

    Large 11th century castle that now lies in ruins since it was slighted in the English Civil War. It still cuts a majestic form dominating the village below

  • Sherborne Old Castle

    Sherborne Old Castle

    Ruined 12th century castle built for the Bishops of Salisbury. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War by Parliamentary forces

  • Maiden Castle

    maiden castle

    Iron Age hillfort located just outside of Dorset. Maiden Castle is one of the largest and most complex such sites in Europe with rows of ramparts and an enclosure the size of 50 football pitches

  • Lulworth Castle and Park

    lulworth castle

    This castle dates from the 17th century and offers a variety of attractions including an indoor children's activity room, animal farm, an 18th century Chapel and jousting shows.

  • The Nothe Fort

    nothe fort

    This Forte forms part of the defensives of Portland Harbour, a man-made enclosure of the old sheltered anchorage of Portland Roads. Facinating displays, a large collection of artefacts and magnificent views.

  • Eggardon Hill Fort

    Eggardon Hill Fort

    Large, recently excavated Iron Age hillfort set high above the surrounding countryside.

  • Christchurch Castle

    Christchurch Castle

    The remains of Norman motte and bailey castle set overlooking the town and River Avon below. The site also contains the 12th-century riverside "Constables House", a rare example of an early Norman dwelling.

  • Abbotsbury Castle

    Abbotsbury Castle hillfort

    Iron Age hill fort situated on Wears Hill above the village. Believed to have been the work of the Durotriges, a Celtic tribe