Carisbrooke Castle

11th century1100UK (England)

CountryUK (England)

RegionIsle of Wight

Period11th century

Year Built1100

About Carisbrooke Castle

Where Charles I was imprisoned before his execution. He tried to escape but got stuck in the window bars. The well has donkey-powered wheel to draw water. Princess Beatrice, Queen Victorias daughter, lived here.

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