Cara's Castles

Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by William fitz Osbern. In the 12th century, the de Redvers family founded the stone castle, which is visible today. Built on top of Wihtgarsburh Saxon Burh, George Carey, second Lord Hunsden, surrounded the castle with Elizabethan defenses designed to withstand artillery.

The entrance to Carisbrooke castle.
28 September 2008

Cara enjoying the window seat.
28 September 2008

28 September 2008

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