Carisbrooke Castle

Newport and Carisbrooke, England
England

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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