Carisbrooke Castle
Newport and Carisbrooke, EnglandEngland
Castle on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Key Information
Construction
12–14th century
Castle Type
Keep and bailey
Current Status
Substantially intact
Historical Overview
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke (near Newport), Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial.
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