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

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

2-640-602 - © 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
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Hampshire Portchester

  1. 50 50 00 N , 001 07 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Artistic Representations Landscapes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4760x3208
File Size : 44,737kb

Aliases

  1. MELB5
  1. 0370004312
  1. 2-640-602
  1. 2640602
  1. MELB5
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