2020

SY9682 : Corfe Castle buildings [2]

taken 3 years ago, near to Corfe Castle, Dorset, England

Corfe Castle buildings [2]
Corfe Castle buildings [2]
The Greyhound Inn, The Square, was originally two 17th century houses, altered in the 18th century and some later outbuildings have been incorporated. Built of rubble stone with some brick repairs, both houses have added projecting porches of two storeys, the one on the left is open the one on the right has been infilled. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Dominated by a ruined castle of the same name, Corfe Castle is a village situated in a gap in the Purbeck Hills, some 4 miles south east of Wareham and 4 miles north west of Swanage. There are traces of occupation in the area of all periods since 6,000 BC. The castle dates back to the 11th century and was besieged twice during the Civil War after which it was slighted. Now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. The heritage Swanage Railway runs through the village.

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Geographical Context: Lowlands Village, Rural settlement Business, Retail, Services Primary Subject: Inn
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SY9682, 738 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Michael Dibb   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 12 December, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 30 March, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 9605 8210 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:38.3147N 2:3.4332W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 9606 8208
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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