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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |