Christchurch - Castle
Introduction
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Christchurch - Castle
Image: © Chris Talbot Taken: 13 Mar 2010
It is thought that a castle has stood here since 1100, however the earliest datable masonry is of 1160. The castle was said to have been built by Richard de Redvers who was given the manor and borough of Christchurch by Henry I.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.732801
Longitude
-1.776069