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The sprawling town of Portchester: - As seen back in Part 1, the massive tower of Portchester Castle is so high...
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More panoramic views up the tower: - Portchester is a beautiful town by the sea with a big, ancient castle.
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"Lots of trees & the sea"
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The beautiful houses near the castle: - Most houses here in England are compact & attached to one another.
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More fine houses: - That house with a lawn not (& attached to any other house) must...
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"Compact neighborhood" - Even if England's houses are compact, they are nevertheless fine &...
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Another fine esate: - Instead of neighbors, these 3 houses are beautifully surrounded by trees!
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A family having a picnic: - Because of the vast greeneries around Portchester Castle, the picnic...
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"White cliffs" - Not too far from the castle are white cliffs, but they are not as expansive...
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Lovely houses by the white cliff: - I wonder what that building is on top of the cliff? Looks like a university.
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Portchester's industrial complex:
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The sprawling houses of Portchester: - Such compact housing complex!
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A very compact neighborhood:
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The castle's compound & church: - Porchester Castle is a big, ancient castle by the sea, constructed...
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Closer view of the church & cemetery: - People walking by the small road. At around 1128 (during the...
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The castle's entrance gate: This big castle [fort] provided a secure base for the Roman fleet...
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"Lots of sails" During the 7th to 9th centuries, timber houses & the remnants of domestic...
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"The castle's ruins" Around the 10th, the Roman Watergate was rebuilt, with a stone gatehouse...
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"More ruins" Incidentally, King John often stayed at Portchester, although it was now...
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The castle's entrance gate once again: During the 13th, the castle was well maintained for fear of constant threats...
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Going back down the castle: - Back in part 1, I showed photos of the various steep stairways...
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Still on the way back down the tower: - The tower has different floors/levels.
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The castle's creek: Under Sir Robert of Ashton, later Constable of Dover Castle &...
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"Strong walls" In 1396, Richard II made peace with France & money became available for...
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View of the tower from the creek: Portchester Castle was the site of another grand departure in 1415...
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