In The Shadows by Fred255
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Portchester Castles commanding location has made it a major factor in the Solents defences for hundreds of years.
The most impressive and best preserved of the Roman Saxon Shore forts, Portchester was originally built in the late 3rd century. It is the only Roman stronghold in northern Europe whose walls still mainly stand to their full height. Subsequently housing a Saxon settlement, the huge waterside fortress became a Norman castle in the 12th century, when a formidable tower-keep was built in one corner.
Portchester was in the front line throughout the Hundred Years War, serving as a stagingpost for expeditions to France and repelling cross-Channel raids. Richard II transformed part of the castle into a palace in 1396 and Henry V used it as a departure point for the Agincourt campaign in 1415. Thereafter it saw little action, but was used to house troops in the Civil War, and prisoners of war during the Dutch and Napoleonic Wars.
For more information visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.00100100101300700300c
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Comments (12)
witch_1612
Very Nice!!!!!
bebert
very nice POV, i like this shot !
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
rainbows
Oh! Yes, a splendid capture, I like the light and shadows. The houses in the background give a wonderful scale to the ancient castle, dear David. A wonderful work from you. Hugs. DiDi. xx
Ionel
Excellent capture! Very interesting and beautiful view!!!
CavalierLady
Beautiful in full view. A fascinating series, Fred.
Aioros
fantastic shot, awesome image!
JaneEden
Excellent capture - hugs Jane xx
mickuk50
you get some excellent captures david when your out and about ,this is a great example of your work mick
sirgugu
Nice tower. I've allways loved the british greens.
ontar1
Beautiful view, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mairekas
Very nice capture!