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Portchester Castle

Portchester Castle is a medieval castle built within a former Roman fort at Portchester to the east of Fareham. Probably founded in the late 11th century, Portchester was a baronial castle taken under royal control in 1154. The monarchy controlled the castle for several centuries and it was a favoured hunting lodge of King John. It was besieged and captured by the French in 1216 before permanently returning to English control shortly thereafter.
Occupying a commanding position at the head of Portsmouth Harbour, in the medieval period Portchester was an important port. The castle saw the disembarkation for several campaigns to France led by England's kings.
Today Portchester Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and a Grade I listed building LinkExternal link . The castle has been in the ownership of the Southwick Estate since the 17th century but is managed by English Heritage and open to visitors throughout the year. The Norman church, St. Mary's, stands in the south-east corner of the grounds.
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by N Chadwick

Created: Wed, 6 May 2020, Updated: Wed, 6 May 2020


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SU6204 : St Mary's Churchyard and the Castle Keep, Portchester by David Martin
2025
SU6204 : Southeast corner of Portchester Castle by David Martin
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SU6204 : Portchester Castle, from the southwest by David Martin
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxviii) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxxi) by Basher Eyre
2022
SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxxvii) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxiv) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xli) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxvii) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxv) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxxii) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxxiii) by Basher Eyre
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SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxx) by Basher Eyre
2022
SU6204 : Well, it seemed a long way when I was three (xxxix) by Basher Eyre
2022
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Walls, Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Walls, Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Gatehouse, Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Moat, Portchester Castle by N Chadwick
2018
SU6204 : Portchester Castle by Sandy Gerrard
1990


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