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From Roman fortress and medieval castle to Napoleonic prisoner of war camp
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Portchester Castle is a medieval fortress, built within the walls of a Roman fort, at the north end of Portsmouth Harbour. Its extensive history can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when the Romans built an enormous fort here. This waterside fortress was then transformed into a Saxon settlement before a royal castle was added after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Six hundred years later, the castle became a prisoner-of-war camp, growing to hold up to 8,000 prisoners from around the world. Use our resources and suggested activities to discover the important role the castle has played in local, national and international histories.
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Prices and Opening times for Portchester Castle
Prices and Opening Times for Portchester Castle
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Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out!
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Portchester Castle: History and Stories
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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New sound installation tells prisoners' stories at Portchester Castle
A new sound installation at Portchester Castle will bring to life the stories of French and French-Carribean prisoners.
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Sources for Portchester Castle
A list of the main sources of information for our knowledge and understanding of Portchester Castle
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Research on Portchester Castle
A summary of the state of current research on Portchester Castle and of the questions that remained to be answered about its history and development