Martin Papworth, a National Trust archaeologist, led the dig that unearthed the archway in the inner ward of the castle. Mr Papworth said: "The sallyport is fundamental to the history of Corfe Castle.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A hidden gateway that led to the fall of Corfe Castle has been discovered. The sallyport, concealed under ivy and rubble, was used by ...

A hidden gateway that led to the fall of Corfe Castle has been discovered. The sallyport, concealed under ivy and rubble, was used by Parliamentarian forces to infiltrate the royalist stronghold ...

Norman Notley and David Brynley had lived as an openly gay couple in Corfe Castle since the 1920s. Push-pull diesel trains have not run on the Corfe Castle to Swanage line since 1971. Showcasing ...