Carisbrooke Castle | |
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Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, England | |
The interior of Carisbrooke Castle | |
Coordinates | 50°41′15″N 1°18′48″W / 50.6874°N 1.3133°W |
Grid reference | grid reference SZ486877 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Managed by English Heritage |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Complete |
Site history | |
Built | Begun in 12th century |
In use | Until 1944 |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Sir Nicholas Wadham (died 1542) Captain of the Isle of Wight, 1509–1520 |
Occupants | Isabella de Fortibus, Charles I of England (imprisoned), Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom |
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.[1]