Corfe Castle - Dorset - UK

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Corfe Castle is one of the most important landmarks of Medieval England. Seen in this excellent drone video by bob the drone, it's located in the hills of the Isle of Purbeck (technically a peninsula) in County Dorset, southwest of Bournemouth. The original structure was built on the orders of William the Conqueror shortly after his invasion of Great Britain in 1066. One of England's first stone castles, it was in Royalist's hands during the English Civil War was besieged twice by Parliamentarian forces, falling to them in 1645.

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Corfe Castle was first built 1,000 years ago. Since then its had its fair share of battles, mysteries and plots. It’s been a treasury, military garrison, royal residence and family home. The keep was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son. It was designed to be impressive – and it certainly was. Standing 21m tall and on the top of a 55m high hill, this gleaming tower of Purbeck limestone could be seen from miles around. In the 17th century, as the Civil War raged around it, the castle stood firm. The Bankes family supported King Charles I (Cavaliers) against Oliver Cromwell (Roundheads). It was defended bravely by the family until they were defeated after being betrayed by one of their own soldiers. After six centuries of keeping enemies at bay, an Act of Parliament was passed at Wareham to destroy the castle. Deep holes were dug and packed with gunpowder to bring the towers and ramparts crashing down, resulting in the yawning gaps and crazy angles we see today. This is a stunning castle that is open to the public and well worth a visit.