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Around the 10th, the Roman Watergate was rebuilt, with a stone gatehouse attached & there was also by this time another stone building inside the complex. Royal bullion was shipped to Normandy in 1163-4 & Henry II stayed here several times. Domestic buildings were also constructed that by the end of the century, there was suitable accommodation for royalty, the resident constable, & a garrison. Being located near the Channel, many Royals favoured Portchester Castle's convenience. Henry I found its position fortuitous when travelling to France, and in 1163-4 when bullion was being shipped to Normandy, Henry II made several visits here at Portchester Castle. *Once again, all these interesting historical factoids were derived from the internet:)
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