Porchester Castle. Hampshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

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Porchester Castle. Hampshire, 20th century. Portchester Castle is a medieval castle built within a former Roman fort in Hampshire. 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. Besieged and captured by the French in 1216 before permanently returning to English control shortly after.

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Size: 4760px × 3208px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Hampshire,Portchester
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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