PORTLAND, SANDSFOOT, NOTHE & RUFUS CASTLES

Portland Castle

Portland Castle is a well preserved 16th century coastal fort.

Sandsfoot was built at same time as Portland Castle in the 16th century, but the castle has since been destroyed.

The remains of the 11th century buildings of Rufus Castle are on the east side of Portland Bill.

Nothe Fort is a Victorian fort which now contains a museum.

Portland, English Heritage, open April - September.
Rufus, Nothe, open.



Directions
On the shore of Portland Harbour (Portland).

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