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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portchester_CastlePortchester Castle - Wikipedia

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   Bibliography of sources relating to Portchester Castle 'Portchester Castle: from Roman fort to prisoner-of-war depot' on Google Arts & Culture; The Collection of material relating to the French prisoners' theatricals at Portchester Castle, 1810s is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum Theatre and Performance Department.

   • Designated: 13 January 1915
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   • Official name: Portchester Castle

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3. www.english-heritage.org.uk › portchester-castleVisit Portchester Castle | English Heritage

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   Church Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 9QW. BOOK NOW SAVE 10%. This fascinating site overlooking Portsmouth harbour has been a Roman fortress, a Norman stronghold and even a prisoner of war camp during the Napleonic Wars.

   • Location: Church Road, Portchester, PO16 9QW, Hampshire

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4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Portchester Castle | English Heritage

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   Learn about the history of Portchester Castle, a Roman fort and a royal residence in Portsmouth Harbour. Discover how it was built, rebuilt and used by the Normans, the English and the French. Explore its significance, research and sources.

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6. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory and Stories: Portchester Castle | English Heritage

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   Portchester Castle is a Roman fort and a medieval castle in Portsmouth harbour. It has a rich history of prisoners of war, black and French prisoners, and black people in 18th-century Britain. Learn about its remarkable features, stories, and resources from English Heritage.

7. www.historyhit.com › locations › portchester-castlePortchester Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Portchester Castle is a medieval castle set within the walls of a 3rd century Roman fort, the most completely preserved example in Northern Europe. It has been a Roman fort, a Norman keep and a wartime prison. Learn about its history, attractions, events and location from History Hit.

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   What is Portchester Castle famous for?

   • Portchester Castle’s remarkable history begins in the 3rd century AD when the Romans built a vast fort here. In the 5th century this waterside fortress was transformed into a Saxon settlement, and after the Conquest of 1066 it became a Norman castle. For medieval kings it was an important embarkation point for crossing the Channel.

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   When did Portchester Castle become a fort?

   • From 1665 Portchester was frequently used to house foreign prisoners of war, most notably during the wars with France between 1793 and 1815. Portchester Castle was begun as a Roman fort, one of the series of coastal forts now known as the Forts of the Saxon Shore.

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   Is Portchester a Roman fort?

   • Portchester is the best-preserved Roman fort in northern Europe – the only one whose entire defensive circuit survives little altered from when it was built. After the Norman Conquest the Roman walls became the outer defences of a great castle, its main buildings set within one corner of the Roman fort.

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   What is Portchester famous for?

   • At Portchester a medieval castle with a little-known later history as a prisoner-of-war camp sits within the walls of the most completely preserved Roman fort north of the Alps. Find out about all periods of its history here.

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9. artsandculture.google.com › exhibit › portchesterPortchester Castle: from Roman Fort to Prisoner-of-War Depot

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   A pack of playing cards would have been liable for stamp duty, costing sixpence (2½p) per pack in 1711. By 1804, stamp duty had increased to 17 shillings and 6 pence (87½p). Money raised from stamp...

10. production.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesDescription of Portchester Castle | English Heritage

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    Description of Portchester Castle | English Heritage. Home. Visit. Places to Visit. Portchester Castle. History and Stories. Description. Significance. Research. Sources. Description of Portchester Castle.