Portchester Castle
Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9QW - England, UK
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Portchester Castle started life as a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort and visitors can still see the multi-towered walls which are among the most complete in Northern Europe. Standing high above the Solent, the fortress became a Norman castle in the 12th century when a tower-keep was built in one corner. Portchester was an important staging post during the Hundred Years War and in 1415 Henry V departed from here before the Battle of Agincourt. On a clear day, there are fine views across to Portsmouth, Southsea and Hayling Island.
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