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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 view here shown is taken from the Beech Grove, a very beautiful walk leading to Carisbrooke Castle.

From Pictures in Colour of the Isle of Wight by Jarrold and Sons

However, at last it was over, and Elizabeth and her brother were taken down to be kept in Carisbrooke Castle in the Isle of Wight.

From The Children's Book of London by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)

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

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