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Welcome to Walking The Wyrd!
In this video, I explore the incredible grounds of Portchester Castle which started life as a Roman Fort to defend from the invasion of Saxon barbarian pirates!
The fort was well used by the Saxons after Roman rule as a fortified settlement. Later, the Normans took ownership and added the great square keep which is one of the largest and oldest keeps in England.
The castles' commanding coastal position lent it to become a favourite staging post for English royalty to launch their campaigns overseas, such as the Battle of Agincourt which Henry V launched here in 1415.
With such a rich history, naturally, there are a number of ghost stories attached to the castle grounds!
Portchester Castle is now under the ownership of English Heritage.
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