An Inside View, Portchester Castle, Portchester, Hampshire

This engraving was drawn in 1720. It has the caption: 'An inside view of Portchester Castle, Hampshire. Dedicated to the Officers of the Militia. Engraved from a drawing taken on the spot by an Officer'. It shows us how the castle looked at this time with people inside the grounds. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2012). Find out more.

Location

Hampshire Portchester

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

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