Rufus Castle, Medieval castle in Portland, England
The pentagonal stone fortress stands on a rocky promontory above Church Ope Cove, featuring thick walls with archer loopholes and gun ports.
Robert, Earl of Gloucester, captured the castle from King Stephen during The Anarchy conflict of 1142 for Empress Maud's forces.
The fortress appears in Thomas Hardy's novel 'The Well-Beloved' under the name 'Red King's Castle' and in paintings by J.M.W. Turner.
Access to the Grade I listed structure remains open during daylight hours, with Portland Museum offering virtual 3D tours for remote exploration.
The castle walls measure seven feet in thickness and contain numerous defensive holes, leading to its alternative name 'Bow and Arrow Castle'.
Location: Portland
GPS coordinates: 50.53850,-2.42949
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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