Picture by Michael Keen
The classic poster picture of the steam train on the Swanage Railway as it pulled in to Corfe Castle station that every tourist tries to capture but few succeed.
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Steam Train at Corfe Castle
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle, Swanage on June 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Agglestone
Posted in Dorset, tagged Agglestone, Blindon Abbey, Corfe Castle, Studland on June 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Jim Champion
The Agglestone is an extraordinary insulated rock, which rests on an apparently natural eminence to the west of Studland Bay. Also known as the Devil’s Night-Cap or Devil’s Anvil; and there is a tradition, that his Satanic Majesty threw it from the Isle of Wight, depending on the teller his target was Corfe Castle, Blindon Abbey or Salisbury Cathedral
The Bells of Corfe Castle
Posted in Audio, Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle on May 31, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Nick Mutton
The Church of St. Edward King and Martyr, Corfe Castle has a peal of 6 bells.
The Town Hall
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle on February 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Andrew Skudder
This building at Corfe Castle is reputed to be the smallest town hall building in England. A survivor from the days when Corfe was one of England’s Rotten Boroughs, today it doubles as a museum.
Confused
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle, Purbeck Way on January 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Lucy
This sign in the village of Corfe Castle initially causes much confusion until you realise you have to go that way to reach the Purbeck Way before travelling east or west.
Corfe Castle
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle on October 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Marilyn Peddle
The oldest surviving structure at Corfe Castle dates to the 11th century, although evidence exists of some form of stronghold predating the Norman Conquest. Edward the Martyr was assassinated at the site on March 18, 978.
New Roof
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle on October 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Picture by Andrzej Szymański
This freshly thatched cottage in West Street, Corfe Castle almost seems out of place in a village better known for its Purbeck stone roofs.
The Fox, Corfe Castle
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle on August 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The Fox Inn by Stuart
The Fox Inn at Corfe Castle is one of the smallest in Dorset, just remember to duck as you go through the door.
Scotts Arms, Kingston
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle, Kingston on July 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Scotts Arms, Kingston by Herry Lawford
Believe it or not, but somewhere under all that greenery is the Scotts Arms at Kingston. If you can see out of the windows through all that foliage it has good views of Corfe Castle.
Thomas and the cows
Posted in Dorset, tagged Corfe Castle, Norden, Swanage on June 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
No cows on the track here, just a lovely bit of countryside by Corfe Castle for Thomas to chug through on his half term week on the Swanage to Nordern railway
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