This book is a detailed guide to the history and architecture of the medieval castle of Corfe, located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. It is an extensive work that draws on the author's extensive study of the castle's history through the ages, as well as a careful examination of primary source material and archival documents. The author has made use of records from the Pipe, Liberate, Close, and Patent Rolls, as well as inquisitions, in crafting a comprehensive history of the castle and its many occupants through time. The depth of the author's research shines through, and they have structured the work into easy-to-navigate sections that take the reader on a chronological journey through the castle's full history. While Corfe is known to have been a significant site in Anglo -Saxon times, with religious structures in place, its medieval history holds more intrigue. The author has researched and beautifully laid out the castle's place during the Norman Conquest, as well as stories of imprisonment and murder in the centuries that followed. The book is a fantastic resource for historians, architects, and anyone with an interest in Corfe Castle or medieval history.

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