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.

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 ...

A hidden gateway that led to the fall of Corfe Castle has been discovered. The sallyport, concealed under ivy and rubble, was ...