Corfham Castle
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aka Corfton
NB, not to be confused directly with Corfton, 2km to the weat.
Situation
Saxton Map: Cor... (Corshm Cast)
Lowish lands, east of the Corve River 2km east of [[Diddlebury]
History
The manor was granted by Henry II to Walter de Clifford, the father of his favourite mistress Rosamund, in 1bout 1190
Church
None
Castle
First mentioned in 1233 when confiscated by Henry III after 3rd Walter de Clifford brebelled against him.
An oval ringwork, with a bailey to the North. The wall and walls were probably rebuild in the 1220s.