Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located above, and to the south of, Carisbrooke village centre, on the Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the mo
The interior of Carisbrooke Castle
A reconstruction of Carisbrooke Castle during the 14th century
The bowling green used by Charles I during his imprisonment
The gatehouse entrance to the castle
Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.
Carisbrooke Castle
…Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located above, and to the south of, Carisbrooke village centre, on the Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial. The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times, but the area…
Engraving by Simon de Passe of Charles and his parents, King James and Queen Anne, c. 1612
Portrait by Robert Peake the Elder, c. 1611
Portrait of Charles as Prince of Wales after Daniel Mytens, c. 1623