Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke (near Newport), Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial.

Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England
The interior of Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle
Coordinates50.6874°N 1.3133°W / 50.6874; -1.3133
Grid referencegrid reference SZ486877
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerManaged by English Heritage
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionComplete
Site history
BuiltBegun in 12th century
In useUntil 1944
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Sir Nicholas Wadham (died 1542) Captain of the Isle of Wight, 1509–1520
OccupantsIsabella de Fortibus, Charles I of England (imprisoned), Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom
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