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fivefields.bsky.social
The sun casts a golden glow over Corfe Castle, highlighting its historic ruins against a vibrant sky. A scene steeped in history and beauty. #CorfeCastle #GoldenHour
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Sun at Corfe Castle
October 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
al4wfc.bsky.social
A Day Of Adventures Visiting The Lovely Corfe Castle & Swanage. 😊💕
#NationalTrust #CorfeCastle
October 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Earlier this year, it was announced that the Swanage Railway would be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special visitor. #CorfeCastle #devon #IsleOfPurbeck #NationalRailwayMuseum #No_60103FlyingScotsman #swanage #SwanageRailway
Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman visits Swanage this month
Earlier this year, it was announced that the Swanage Railway would be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special visitor.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
Funds needed to complete restoration of Dorset station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/funds-needed-to-complete-restoration-of-dorset-station.html #CorfeCastle #dorset #restoration #swanage #SwanageRailway
Funds needed to complete restoration of Dorset station
Swanage Railway is appealing for donations to pay for the reconstruction of the Victorian entrance canopy at Corfe Castle station in Dorset.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
amysmarshall.bsky.social
Equity 🥰 #nationaltrust #corfecastle
Three outdoor water bowls on different height platforms for different sized dogs. A low platform for small dogs, a medium height platform for medium dogs, and a high platform for large dogs.
September 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM
kpw1453.bsky.social
The iconic Corfe Castle near Wareham in Dorset - one of the first stone built castles following the Norman conquest. The current remains date from the late 11th century to the 13th century. 📸 My own. #MedievalMonday #CorfeCastle
September 21, 2026 at 5:24 AM
dirleton.bsky.social
Corfe Castle, Dorset (England) reconstruction mock-up. #CorfeCastle #EnglishCastles #HistoryRebuilt
September 21, 2026 at 6:03 AM
aaranhouse.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy
Revisiting #corfecastle in 2018, about 25 minutes from #aaranguesthouse
Arriving in Corfe via Steam Train The Castle looms above the village Entrance to the Castle footbridge Corfe Castle , a National Trust property - it took a bit of damage during the Civil War
September 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
wonterland.bsky.social
One last post from Swanage Railway's resident fleet.

#swanagerailway #norden #corfecastle #corfecommon #purbeck #dorset #autumnsteamgala #railway #railwaystation #steamgala #steamrailway #steamtrain #train #residentengine #sr #uboat #mogul #battleofbritain #manston #257squadron #lswr #t3 #elegant
September 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
wonterland.bsky.social
More images of 60163 'Tornado' at Swanage Railway's Autumn Steam Gala.

#swanagerailway #norden #corfecastle #corfecommon #autumnsteamgala #steamgala #steamrailway #steamtrain #train #lner #peppercorn #a1 #pacific #tornado #newbuild #famous #iconic #topgear #paddington2 #highlight #staroftheshow
September 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
wonterland.bsky.social
It's Autumn Steam Gala time at Swanage Railway!

#swanagerailway #autumnsteamgala #steamgala #steamrailway #railway #railwaystation #train #trains #steamtrain #norden #corfecastle #corfecommon #purbeck #dorset #walk #hills #view #battleofbritain #manston #van #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #lovelyday
September 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social
A brilliant job .... well done to all involved!
#CorfeCastle #Dorset @nationaltrust.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How to make the 11th Century Corfe Castle fit for the future
The £2m conservation project at Corfe Castle in Dorset is finished after three years of work.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
strumstrum.bsky.social
Corfe Castle - in context (from Kingston), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
#CorfeCastle #Kingston #IsleOfPurbeck #Dorset
Landscape with ruined castle.
September 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
More history was made in 2017 when ‘Tornado’ was the first steam locomotive since 1967 to run at 100 mph in the United Kingdom,” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/steam-locomotive-60163-tornado-stars-in-dorset-gala.html #CorfeCastle #dorset #HarmanSCross #swanage #SwanageRailway
Steam Locomotive 60163 Tornado Stars in Dorset Gala
The Swanage Railway in Dorset is hosting its Autumn Steam Gala from today, 11th September, until 13th September.
www.railadvent.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM
strum.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy
Corfe Castle - in context (from Kingston), Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
#corfecastle #kingston #isleofpurbeck #Dorset
Landscape with ruined castle.
September 11, 2026 at 9:55 AM
reenadevee.bsky.social
Best Things To Do On The Jurassic Coast In England: Durdle Door And Corfe Castle Guide

#CorfeCastle #Dorset #England #Europe #JurassicCoast

https://justpaste.in/blogs/the-amazing-8000-year-old-english-village-and-durdle-door-in-the-jurassic-coast-of-england/
Best Things To Do On The Jurassic Coast In England: Durdle Door And Corfe Castle Guide
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September 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM
eltompkins.bsky.social
It’s always interesting to see what colleagues get up to in their spare time. I Didn’t expect to see @npjbrooks.bsky.social smashing heavy metal swords into fellow Medieval-ist at the fabulous and breathtaking @nationaltrust.org.uk #CorfeCastle
npjbrooks.bsky.social Nick Brooks @npjbrooks.bsky.social · Sep 8
Anyone who works on climate change adaptation needs a way of dealing with their rage and frustration. For me (right) it’s Buhurt. Thanks to Tom (left), @eltompkins.bsky.social for footage, Corfe Castle for hosting & Get-medieval.co.uk for organising. Full contact armoured combat is very cathartic.
September 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
andrewayton.bsky.social
Views from the temporary viewing platform in the great tower of #CorfeCastle in 2025. I have nothing but praise for @nationaltrust.org.uk for their efforts in making this wonderful ruined treasure accessible to visitors, and for the ongoing conservation work.
View from great tower: grassy outer bailey, with ruins of gatehouse (and bridge over moat) on left and remains of curtain wall and outward leaving tower on right. Beyond, the village of Corfe Castle, with the parish church prominent. View from great tower viewing platform: three ruined towers on the western range of the outer bailey curtain wall. Beyond, a steep slope down to a stream and trees.
September 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
andrewayton.bsky.social
The great tower at #CorfeCastle from a year ago almost to the day: a visit enhanced by an ascent to a temporary viewing platform (the red arrow indicates the level of the platform inside the tower), an experience that hadn’t been possible since the castle was slighted in the 1640s.
The great tower at Corfe Castle from Outer Bailey, SE: grey-stone ruins of a once massive Norman keep; blue sky behind; steep, grassy slope in front.
September 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
future-echoes.bsky.social
Gap #corfecastle #dorset #old #ruin #photography #photo
September 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
andrewayton.bsky.social
I think this might prompt an occasional thread of #CorfeCastle pictures - back in the ‘60s, simpler times, my boyhood visits to this place did much to set me on my own particular path of historical imagination.
postedinthepast.bsky.social Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · Sep 4
Corfe Castle in the Olden time – Sent to Mrs Hoare, East Liss, Hants in 1909: I hope you and family are all well. This was taken from an oil painting in 1586. Hundreds of visitors come to see it in summertime. #PostedInThePast
September 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
andrewayton.bsky.social
A charming watercolour of #CorfeCastle by my late uncle, David Ayton. Not one of the more conventional views of the castle.
Whitish stone of castle ruins on hill above village - a variety of buildings with trees; the parish church of Corfe in the centre. Green field foreground.
September 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM
andrewayton.bsky.social
Recent publications on #CorfeCastle (1): @markforrest.bsky.social on Edward Iii’s visit (not previously noticed) to the castle in September 1356 in Notes and Queries for Somerset & Dorset, vol. 40 (2026), 163-4. SDNQ is a must for those interested in these counties; details on front cover.
VOL. XL SEPTEMBER 2026 PART 404 NOTES & QUERIES FOR SOMERSET AND DORSET EDITED BY M. P. FORREST, B.A., P.G.C.E., Dip.Arch., Ph.D. mfdorseteditor@gmail.com A. J. WEBB, M.A., Ph.D., F.B.Cart.S., F.R.Hist.S. somersethistorian@gmail.com 19 Kirke Grove, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8SB www.sdnq.org.uk "Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt; Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out". HERRICK No CONTENTS 18. A NEW DOCUMENT FOR KEYNSHAM ABBEY?.. 19. SOME OBSERVATIONS ON RECENT PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO SHERBORNE MISSAL AND EXCAVATIONS AT SHERBORNE ABBEY. 20. SEXEY'S APPRENTICES, 1663-1697 ...... 21. EDWARD III'S VISIT TO CORFE CASTLE IN 1356 22. THE CHAPEL OF ST THOMAS, SOUTHWAY, OUTPARISH OF ST CUTHBERT, WELLS..... 23. A MURDERER FROM MERRIOTT (BORN C. 1471) 24. THE EARLY CAREER OF RICHARD HYGONS, COMPOSER OF WELLS RECONSIDERED... NOTES... QUERIES BOOK REVIEWS. CONFERENCE.... Page No ...145 151 .154 ...163 ..165 ...170 ...171 .177 ...181 ....181 188 ISSN 0049 1306 Annual Subscription £8 (U.S.A. 30 dollars or £12 if paid in Sterling) payable in advance. Two parts annually, post free. Opening paragraph of the article 21. EDWARD I'S VISIT TO CORFE CASTLE IN 1356. During his regular trips around the south-west of England Edward Ill had visited Corfe Castle for ten days in September 1344 and two or three days in July 1349.! It was on these visits that he became familiar with the castle and probably noted necessary repairs as well as improvements to better accommodate royal visits. Any planned refurbishments were put on hold for several years as priority was given to dealing with the results of the first wave of the Black Death and the costly war with France.
September 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
purbeckfilm.bsky.social
Paddington is coming to Corfe Castle! With special guest cinematographer, John Sorapure, introducing the film. As well as Paddington 2, he has also worked on Project Hail Mary, Barbie, Wonka, The Little Mermaid & many more. Tickets: zurl.co/9m7ob
#Paddington2 #NationalTrust #CorfeCastle #Dorset
August 27, 2026 at 8:11 AM
purbeckfilm.bsky.social
This weekend, make getting to Cinema Under The Stars part of the adventure! We’re teaming up with Corfe Castle & Swanage Railway. Trains run from Swanage & Norden, timed around the film.

Bring a blanket & enjoy a night to remember!

🎟️ zurl.co/pU0tA
#CorfeCastle #OutdoorCinema #SwanageRailway
August 25, 2026 at 3:23 PM