Page 193 - Guildhall Coverage Book 2020-21

12 June 2021

A castle in Dorset which has been closed for many years is now giving virtual tours
of the site to be able to see inside.

Rufus Castle - built in 1450 - is known as picturesque and atmospheric ruin on
Portland - perched on the cliff face overlooking Church Ope Cove.

Gerry Hinde, the owner of Rufus Castle, was born on Portland and grew up admiring
the castle. He said: "I used to come to Church Ope Cove every weekend in the
summertime and I used to look over the wall of this building when I was a child."

I used to say to myself one day Gerry this is going to be yours and it is one of those rare
times where actually the dream came true.
Gerry Hinde, owner of Rufus Castle

Dan Shorten from Guildhall Live Events has been working with his team to scan,
video and photograph Rufus Castle from different angles. The team will then create
a 3D model which when finished can be viewed on Portland Museum's website.