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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_corfe.htm
TourUK - Corfe Castle
Pore over castle constructed on high rocky promontory during the 11th century. Read about connection with King John and Henry 3rd and look at colour image.

http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/924.html
Gatehouse - Brownsea Castle
Scrutinize artillery fort with blockhouse constructed 1545/47. Read about slight ruins that remain, link, and bibliography.

http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/937.html
Gatehouse - Dorchester Castle
Find out about a once very extensive 12th century castle that has been built over by a prison. Peruse short historic note and reference sources.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/195/corfecastle.htm
CastleUK - Corfe Castle
Research this bailey and stone motte castle that stands high on rocky ridge that offered natural defences. Includes colour photography and location map.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/sherborne/sherborne.php
CastleXplorer - Sherborne Old Castle
Built in 12th century by Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury the castle was subject of family feuds and eventually destroyed by Parliamentarians. Also colour photographs and map.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/corfe/corfe.php
CastleXplorer - Corfe Castle
Inquire into castle started 1080's with long and violent history and eventually partly demolished. Plus series of colour images, access details, and location map.

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