Name: PORTCHESTER CASTLE
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Originally a shore fort, built in the 3rd century, Portchester is the most complete Roman walled stronghold in Northern Europe. Subsequently a medieval fortress, palace and prison holding Dutch, French (and possibly American?) captives, it is now a place of recreation with a cricket pitch inside and popular with dog-walkers.

Region/Nation

South East

Location/Address

Church Road, Portchester

County

Hampshire

Post Code

PO16 9QW

Main Historic Period

Medieval

Link to featured article

https://bitaboutbritain.com/portchester-castle/

Useful Website Address

English Heritage listing for Portchester Castle

Primary Management

English Heritage

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What do people say

h morris on Caerlaverock CastleJust visited the castle and we were curious about the somewhat incongruous house inside.. came across this great explanation and were amazed to found out how old the lodge is. Thank you for a very informative article
marmeladegypsy on Along the seafront at PortsmouthRick and I had thought about training to Portsmouth en route to London to check it out but then opted not to. Now I'm thinking we might have made a mistake, but it gives us something new to add to the "next time" list. It really does have a fascinating
hilarymb on Along the seafront at PortsmouthHi Mike - this is brilliant - thank you so much for such a thorough take on Portsmouth - I've always wanted to visit ... and definitely need a few days there - to take it all in. As kids we did go to Hayling Island ... but I don't
CherryPie on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI have been to the Naval Base on several occasions but I have never had enough time to visit Portsmouth Town. You have shown me what I have missed.
Darlene on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWhat a wonderful comprehensive post on your hometown. We visited once many years ago. I recall the castle and my eight year old daughter liked it. We also took a ferry to The Isle of Wight a few years later. It would be worth exploring in more detail, based on
April Munday on Along the seafront at PortsmouthThank you.
grandmisadventures on Along the seafront at PortsmouthHow fun to see your hometown! What a great place for a walk :)
travelling_han on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWhat a lovely post Mike, I have only ever been to Portsmouth to get the ferry to the Isle of Wight for a holiday. I really must stop and explore it one of these days :-)
notesoflifeuk on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI've never been, but I would love to visit sometime.
Andy on Along the seafront at PortsmouthSuch an informative piece Mike, and clearly a place so close to your heart. I must have visited as a child as I do have a clear recollection of walking around the HMS Victory, or maybe it was a replica. And I have a very clear visual memory of seeing

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