Isabella inherited the estates of her husband, William de Fortibus in 1260 at the age of 23. Two years later her brother, Baldwin de Redvers, died and she inherited his lands in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Devon. This meant that by her 26th birthday she had become one of the great landowners in England of her day. It was unusual at that time for a woman to hold such great power and in order to maintain and enforce her rights Isabella became fiercely litigious. Many or her records…

Perched majestically at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle has served as an artillery fortress, a royal prison, and a summer residence. Read on to find out more February 08, 2024 All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more and read about how we write BBC Countryfile Magazine reviews. Many castles have a whiff of…

From a fallen King to a governing Princess, Carisbrooke Castle’s story could play out like a Game of Thrones series. As the Isle of Wight’s centre for history, it made sense to stop here first on my trip to the island and uncover some of its fascinating secrets. THE FORTRESS […]

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. ----------------------- Find more information about the Isle of Wight on our official tourism website here Facebook Situated just off England’s South coast and less than 2 hours from London, the Isle of Wight is the perfect holiday destination at any time of year.

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