In about the centre of the south-eastern side of the island of Portland are the ruins of an ancient castle. Nothing is left standing, save the walls of a single tower (apparently the keep), pentagonal in form, and full of small loop-holes, from which latter circumstances, says Mr Hutchines, in his History of Dorset, it is vulgarly known as Bow and Arrow Castle. It is said to have been built by William II., and hence is sometimes called Rufus's Castle, I remember reading some few years since, I think in a country newspaper, a legend (temp Will. II?) relating to this castle. Can any of your correspondents refer me to the paper, or any source where I may meet with the legend ? Any information about Bow and Arrow Castle will be very acceptable to me.      MERCATOR, A.B.

Notes and Queries Vol. 4 2nd S. (80) Jul 11 1857 Page 31

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