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	Portchester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Portchester is a small suburb to the northwest of Portsmouth, England.
		Once a small village, Portchester is now a busy part of the expanding conurbation between Portsmouth and Southampton, England, on the A27 main thoroughfare.
		Portchester Castle, arguably the finest example of a roman castle in Western Europe, has been located in Portchester since before the Norman conquest, as it is one of the Roman channel forts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portchester (144 words)

	Britannia: English Castles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Where possible, reference is made to existing castles within a comfortable day's journey of London so that the visitor who wishes to view a selection of English castles, but has limited time at his or her disposal, need not travel far from the capital.
		Castles were primarily the residences of the nobility and the gentry and the life lived in them was very much akin to that of the later country house.
		Motte and bailey castles came in a variety of configurations but the most common was a single mound and enclosure, with the motte at one end of the bailey and separated from it by its ditch.
	www.britannia.com /history/david1.html (1847 words)

	A History of Portchester
		Portchester is, of course, famous for its castle.
		In the 1660s Britain fought the Dutch and Portchester Castle was used as a prisoner of war camp for Dutch prisoners.
		In contrast to the 19th century, in the 20th century the population of Portchester exploded.
	www.localhistories.org /portchester.html (717 words)

	CastleXplorer - Portchester Castle
		The Norman castle, at Portchester, stands in one corner of a large Roman fort.
		In 1086, Portchester was given to the Norman, William Maudit, who began work on a castle in the northeast corner of the fort.
		The castle's strategic coastal position, next to a natural harbour, ensured that it was maintained and improved by several Kings who used it as a base for campaigns across the Channel.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/portchester/portchester.php (175 words)

	A guide to Portchester Castle in Hampshire from TourUK
		Portchester castle was originally a Roman fort constructed in the 3rd century AD.
		However, over the years the castle was left to decay and only parts of the building survive to this day.
		The remains of an Augustinian priory chapel which was built before the castle came into royal ownership can be seen in the south-eastern part of the castle.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Porchester.htm (183 words)

	Portchester Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In about 1128, the then owner of the castle, William Pont de l'Arche, founded an abbey within the outer bailey, the sole surviving parts of which are the main body of the church and the drains of the lavatories on the exterior wall.
		Portchester Castle was the site of another grand departure in 1415 when Henry V departed for Agincourt and uncovered the 'Southampton plot'.
		Repeatedly during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Portchester was used to house prisoners of war and this role came to the fore during the Napoleonic Wars in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.
	www.heritage.me.uk /castles/portchester.htm (1136 words)

	Archaeology, School of Humanities, University of Southampton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Portchester Castle Survey Project was established as a collaboration between the University of Southampton and English Heritage to produce a new survey of the castle and its immediate surroundings.
		In all, three main survey areas were covered using geophysical survey techniques; the outer bailey of the castle, the area between the inner and outer ditch defences, and the area between Portchester village and the harbour to the north.
		The geophysical survey in the castle interior comprised a multiplexed resistivity survey in the area of the cricket pitch, between the inner bailey ditch and seaward defences.
	www.arch.soton.ac.uk /Projects/projects.asp?ProjectID=70 (1034 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Portchester Castle, on the south coast near Portsmouth was begun by the Romans in 328 AD, still stands.
		The "castle keep" to the left was the final defensive position.
		Portchester Castle was built directly on the port as a defensive position against hostile ships.
	www.comnett.net /~rex/england/portchester.htm (77 words)

	Portchester Castle, Fareham Hampshire, UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Romans discovered this and he fled to Portchester to lead a successful rebellion, setting himself up as Emperor of Britain, a title he held until 293 when he was murdered by his assistant Allectus.
		The importance of Portchester declined as Portsmouth grew and by 1441 the Castle was 'ruinous and feeble'.
		Although the Castle was sold in 1632 to Sir William Uvedale and thence to the Nortons of Southwick, the Crown leased it whenever necessary.
	www.hants.gov.uk /discover/places/portchestercastle.html (483 words)

	Portchester Castle
		Portchester Castle was originally constructed as a shore fort in the late Roman period, was reused in the Saxon period as a settlement and, in the later 10th century, as a defensive burh.
		The Norman castle lies in the north west corner of the Roman fort and utilises part of its western and northern walls.
		The remaining sides of the castle are defined by a curtain wall, and on the southern side, a gatehouse.
	pastscape.english-heritage.org.uk /hob.asp?hob_no=238704 (418 words)

	Worldisround - "Portchester Castle 2" [The U.K. '03]. - Scenery in England photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		"Portchester Castle 2" [The U.K. by Rico Lugtu & Eltneg.
		During the 13th, the castle was well maintained for fear of constant threats...
		Portchester is in southern England, by the coast.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/48104 (388 words)

	Fareham Borough Council: Portchester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Portchester is on the eastern boundary of Fareham and is a place of great contrasts.
		In medieval times the town of Portchester was a borough outside the castle gates and in 1294 it was granted a market and fair.
		Portchester Castle is situated at the edge of Portsmouth Harbour.
	www.fareham.gov.uk /town/whatshere/localarea/portchester.asp (523 words)

	Castles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Castles built or occupied during the period 1300 - 1399 CE.
		A castle is defined as a 'fortified military residence.' This does not include stately homes, gun forts, hill forts, but does include Peles.
		The hall of Hedingham Castle is still in use as a cafeteria for visitors.
	home.cogeco.ca /~woodcrafter/castles.htm (1054 words)

	Fall of Darkness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Portchester has changed many times since it has been built; it was always being re-built or strengthened because it was such an important defensive structure.
		Pevensey is also a castle suspected to be from roman times, there are a considerable amount of similarity between the two; both being costal defences and both being a motte and bailey.
		In 1376 Sir Robert of Ashton became the constable of the castle and built Ashton's Tower in the corner of the inner bailey.
	www.greatestjournal.com /users/dark_mod (2218 words)

	Worldisround - "Portchester Castle 1" [The U.K. '03]. - Scenery in South Coast photos
		"Portchester Castle 1" [The U.K. Scenery in South Coast - travel photos - Portchester Castle is one of several castles by the English coast.
		"Portchester Castle 1" [The U.K. by Rico Lugtu & Eltneg.
		Portchester Castle is one of several castles by the English coast.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/47095 (451 words)

	Portchester Castle : Properties : Properties & Events : English Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The castle was captured by the French in 1215 during the barons' rebellion against King John and its demolition was ordered by his successor, Henry III.
		Henry V used Portchester as a departure point for Agincourt in 1415, but thereafter it was superseded by Portsmouth and saw little action.
		Themes in the exhibition include the Roman and Saxon occupation, the development of Portchester Manor and villiage, and the use of Portchester Castle as a prison.
	www.english-heritage.org.uk /filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/visit_frameset.asp?Property_Id=209 (498 words)

	Portchester Castle on audio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		For the keepers of the ancient monument have upgraded their audio tour which explains the fascinating history of the castle where Henry V rallied his troops for Agincourt.
		The current issue of Yachting Monthly carries an unusual photograph of the castle which councils plan to include in a water bus route.
		Portchester Castle - some say the greatest Roman fortress in Europe - will be an even bigger draw for yachtsmen visiting Portsmouth Harbour this year.
	www.yachtingmonthly.com /auto/newsdesk/20020015113903ymnews.html (127 words)

	Portchester Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		From the Roman period until the sixteenth century, Portchester Castle was the main fortification around Portsmouth Harbour.
		After the Saxons, the Normans took over, recognising the fort's key position on Portsmouth Harbour, and built a castle and priory there the remains we see today, building work did take place and it was maintained as a store and a place to stay as being a royal castle.
		After the Hundred Years' War, the castle was finally abandoned in sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, although it did become a prisoner-of-war camp in the European Wars.
	members.aol.com /ptravelog/Portcastle.html (153 words)

	Castles on the Web: Castle Tours : England
		Stafford castle was started in the late 11th Century and in 1200 a stone keep was constructed.
		The mighty Corfe Castle, one of the greatest and strongest castles of the Middle Ages, underwent a protracted siege during the English Civil War.a
		All that remains of the castle is scattered ruins with features such as towers, curtain walls and a gatehouse barely discernable.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /search/Castle_Tours/England/more7.html (251 words)

	CastleXplorer - A Short History of Castles
		A castle was a home for its owner and family, a place where guests could be entertained and often the local centre for administration and justice, but it was also built strong enough to defend its occupants while acting as a base from which attacks on neighbours or more distant enemies could be launched.
		Later buildings, which are often still referred to as a castle or have the word castle in their name, served only a single purpose, as forts built purely for defense or stately homes built solely as a residence.
		The word castle has become a generic term used to describe many types of fortification, and there are many structures that pre-date the Middle Ages that are often referred to as castles.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /history.php (377 words)

	Fareham Borough Council: Portchester Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Portchester has grown up around the approaches to Portchester Castle.
		The Romans built a naval base here in the third century to guard against attack and today the walls are the most complete remaining example of their fortifications in northern Europe.
		Inside the Castle is a fascinating interactive exhibition of England under Roman control, which is complemented by a series of colourful events and vivid re-enactments.
	www.fareham.gov.uk /town/activities/places/portchestercastle.asp (200 words)

	Portchester Castle in Sussex - Castle Quest
		Yes the castle is built within a well preserved Roman fort.
		Henry 2 appropriated the castle and remained royal property.
		It was used as a garrison and embarkation point for 14th century English armies heading for war with France.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum7/HTML/000306.html (219 words)

	The tightwad sailor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		If you check at the Portchester sailing club you may be allocated an empty mooring or pile berth.
		The club pier and slipway are visible at the top left corner of the castle.
		Portchester castle is the most complete Roman fort in the country and really should be visited if you sail in the Solent.
	www.troppo.co.uk /tightwad/portchester.htm (91 words)

	Hampshire County Council
		Castle Street, the only access to the Castle, is a virtually intact 18th century village street with many listed buildings.
		SITE AREA The Portchester Conservation Area Study covers an area of approximately 16 hectares and the whole length of Castle Street (see attached location plan).
		PROPOSED SCHEME PROJECT PROPOSALS Environmental enhancements are likely to include: (i) improvements to the Castle Street/White Hart Lane junction, including changing priority, enhancing the setting to the village hall and improving the boundaries to the White Hart public house.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c30364.html (516 words)

	AFC Portchester
		The season of 2002/03 saw a big change to Portchester football with the merge of AFC Portchester and Castle Royals.
		Some managers have played for the senior sides in the past and are looking to pass on their expertise to the boys and girls of Portchester.
		Where as before if you wanted to play a higher standard of football you had to travel out of the area now we don't, AFC Portchester Senior first team play in a high standard of football, and it is the clubs aim to good a lot further.
	www.afc-portchester.fsnet.co.uk (542 words)

	[No title]
		The Earl and Countess of Portchester are throwing a party to announce the formal engagement of their daughter, Lady Margaret to Lord Horndean.
		The Rt Hon the Countess of Portchester (Lady Portchester).. Alison Rider Hill Charlotte Langstrom, the Countess of Portchester is married to Lord Portchester.
		She is involved in the running of ‘The Countess of Portchester’s Orphanage for Wayward Children’ The Rt Rev the Lord Bishop of Portsmouth..Brian Williams Edward Penswick is a respected and well-regarded Bishop who sits in the House of Lords as a Lord Spiritual.
	www.geeksintiaras.com /CastList.doc (1383 words)

	Portchester Castle "Portus Adurni Roman fort" Portsmouth Hampshire England English
		Portchester Castle is a stone keep and bailey fortress, built in one corner of the Roman fort of Portus Adurni.
		The tall Norman keep stands at the angle of the fort, with a square gatehouse and one square tower flanking the curtain wall.
		Portchester Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle Street.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_south/196/portchestercastle.htm (91 words)

	Portchester Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		ortchester Castle is situated on a low-lying promontory overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and has formed part of the Portsmouth fortifications since the Norman period.
		The castle was built in the north-west corner of the Roman fort in the 12th century, probably during the reign of Henry I (1100-35).
		The castle was modified many times in its history, serving as a residence for royal visits and a store.
	www.mondes-normands.caen.fr /angleterre/Patrimoine_architectural/Angleterre/Castles/portchester/porches1.htm (323 words)

	Attractions in Hampshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This grand castle has a history stretching back nearly 2000 years.
		The Roman walls are the most complete in Europe and an exhibition telling the story of Portchester.
		Portchester is on the south coast, west of Portsmouth.
	www.plus44.com /local/hampshire/or.html (263 words)

	Portchester Castle \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Portsmouth and Southsea \| Frommers.com
		On a spit of land on the northern side of Portsmouth Harbour are the remains of this castle, plus a Norman church.
		Built in the late 12th century by King Henry II, the castle is set inside the impressive walls of a 3rd-century Roman fort built as a defense against Saxon pirates when this was the northwestern frontier of the declining Roman Empire.
		By the end of the 14th century, Richard II had modernized the castle and had made it a secure small palace.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/portsmouthandsouthsea/A25214.html (225 words)

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