Portchester can be considered a complete history of England in one place. First used by the Romans as a base from which they could clear the sea of barbarian raiders, it became a Saxon settlement from the middle of the 5th century until the end of the 9th century. A castle was first built here in the early 12th century. It became a useful stronghold and its proximity to the harbour made it ideal for channel crossings.
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Please also note that the position on Google maps for Portchester Castle is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Portchester Castle to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
Portchester Castle