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Walk in my Footsteps Audio tour

Map of Corfe Castle with audio tour points marked
Audio tour of Corfe Castle | © National Trust Corfe Castle

Step back in time and delve into the rich history of Corfe Castle with our immersive audio tour. Walk in the footsteps of eight historical characters, to understand their unique perspective of Corfe Castle. Look out for the numbered wooden posts and play the corresponding piece below at each stop.

Early plan showing the layout of Corfe Castle including external walls and inner buildings

1. Ralph Treswell

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01:51
Drawing of Corfe Castle and landscaped gardens during the time of Elizabeth Hatton

2. Elizabeth Hatton

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01:53
Ruins of the Plukanet Tower at Corfe Castle

3. Alan de Plukenet

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02:00
Drawing of inner gatehouse at Corfe Castle

4. Captain Hughes of Lulworth

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02:29
Photograph showing ruins of sallyport entrance to Corfe Castle near the West Bailey with Purbeck hills in the background

5. Soldier of Parliament and Rev Bankes

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02:21
Drawing of stone work in the Keep at Corfe Castle of a Pelican feeding two chicks

6. Princess Eleanor of Brittany

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02:04
Drawing showing the Gloriette at Corfe Castle in medieval times

7. Philip Scroyle

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01:48
Photograph showing far reaching views of the village of Corfe Castle, the Purbeck hills from the castle grounds

8. 1890 Guidebook author

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02:04

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