Portchester Castle, 15th century, (c1960s). Artist: Alan Ernest Sorrell.

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Portchester Castle, 15th century, (c1960s). Reconstruction drawing of the castle as it might have appeared in the 15th century. A medieval castle built within former Roman fort at Portchester, Hampshire. Probably founded in late 11th century, as a baronial castle taken under royal control in 1154. The monarchy held 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.

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Size: 5022px × 3487px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Hampshire
Photo credit: © Historic England/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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