Porchester Castle, Hampshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Porchester Castle, Hampshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-517 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Porchester Castle, Hampshire, 20th century. Portchester Castle is a medieval castle built within a former Roman fort in Hampshire. Probably founded in the late 11th century, Portchester was a baronial castle taken under royal control in 1154. The monarchy controlled the castle for several centuries and it was a favoured hunting lodge of King John. Besieged and captured by the French in 1216 before permanently returning to English control shortly after.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. King John: English: King

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Hampshire Portchester

  1. 50 50 00 N , 001 07 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4736x3180
File Size : 44,123kb


Aliases

  1. MELB4
  1. 0370004311
  1. 2-640-517
  1. 2640517
  1. MELB4

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