| Corfe Castle |
The imposing ruin of Corfe Castle, which dates back to the Norman period, is said to be haunted by a headless woman. She has been seen standing by the castle walls and near the ruined gatehouse.
One of the most recent sightings was in 1976, when she was seen hovering near the castle gates. The spirit is thought to be that of a young woman who betrayed the castle to Cromwell's troops during the Civil War.
The castle was also the scene of the assassination of King Edward on the 18th March 978, on the scheming of his stepmother Queen Alfthryth. He was stabbed while still on horseback, then dragged along to his death by his horse. The Queen's son Athelred, was crowned in his place.
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| Map ref: SY 95 83 |
| Directions: Off the A351 between Wareham and Swanage |
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