Portchester Castle by John A A Goodall

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Portchester Castle by John A A Goodall

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Part of English Heritage Guidebooks series

Summary

Portchester Castle started life in the 3rd Century as a Roman fort, it was transformed into a Saxon stronghold in the 5th Century, and then a Norman Castle. It later became a royal residence and a prison during the Napoleonic wars. This guidebook contains a tour of the site and gives an account of the history of the castle.

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Portchester Castle by John A A Goodall

Portchester Castle's remarkable history begins in the 3rd century when the Romans built a fort here to combat attacks by barbarian pirates. In the 5th century it was transformed into a saxon stronghold, or burgh, to protect this part of the coast from Viking raids. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, a castle was built inside the Roman walls. It later became a royal residence. Occupied until the 17th century, it was converted into a prison during the Napoleonic wars. This newly updated guidebook contains a tour of the castle buildings and the Roman fortifications. It also gives a vivid account of the extraordinary history of the castle and its occupants.

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ISBN 13 9781848020078
ISBN 10 1848020074
Title Portchester Castle
Author John A A Goodall
Series English Heritage Guidebooks
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher English Heritage
Year published 2008-11-15
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.