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Carisbrooke Castle

British  
/ ˈkærɪzˌbrʊk /

noun

  1. a castle near Newport on the Isle of Wight: Charles I was held prisoner here from 1647 until his execution in 1649

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An exhibition of his life and work at Carisbrooke Castle earlier this year was unveiled by the Japanese ambassador.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2013

He was captured and locked up in Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight and still called Inigo Jones to visit him.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2012

The English descended upon it in the early part of the sixth century, and captured its chief stronghold, Whitgarasbyrg, now Carisbrooke Castle.

From England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel by Cook, Joel

While he lay at Carisbrooke Castle, the Earl of Lauderdale, a Covenanter of some eminence, accompanied by the Earl of Lanark, was stealthily admitted into his presence.

From Sketches of the Covenanters by McFeeters, J. C.

On the 26th of September 1647 he signed on behalf of the Scots the treaty with Charles known as the “Engagement” at Carisbrooke Castle, and helped to organize the second Civil War.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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