Literary houses · South West England
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle
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The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Jo and Steve Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corfe Castle · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rings is a ringwork and bailey fortification located 400 metres south-west of Corfe Castle in South-East England. Established in 1139, it features remnants of a Civil War battery. This historical site offers insight into medieval military architecture and its role in the English Civil War. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the strategic significance of the location.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6375, -2.0633
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Established
- 1139
- Nearest railway station
- Corfe Castle — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17661390 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle?
- The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5HH), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle?
- The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5HH.
- When was The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle built?
- Built or established in 1139.
- Is The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5HH.