Portchester Castle is the best preserved of the Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ forts. Originally built at the end of the 3rd century, the perimeter walls are mainly still standing to full height.

It became a Norman castle in the 12th century when the tower keep was built.

The castle served as a staging post for supporting expeditions (meddling?) and defending against cross channel raids (terrorist ?). It was also used  as a staging post for Agincourt and as a  prisoner of war camp during and after the Dutch, Napoleonic and Anglo American wars.

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‘Graffiti’ on the walls of the castle

Graffiti’ on the walls of the castle. Not allowed to do this nowadays.

Saint Mary’s, a Norman church within the walls of Portchester Castle