terry_rory Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Dull afternoon. Sun and blue sky disappeared minutes before I arrived....<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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awahlster Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Which Castle Trevor? We saw as many as we could in the 10 days we were in England a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles_s. Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Trevor, Portchester Castle? The tower and the bridge over the inner moat could be anywhere, but the Roman walls in #2 make me think it is Portchester. Of course I could be wrong. miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian blacklaw richardson Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Nice pictures Trevor. Which castle is this? Today I shot around Peel castle in the Isle of Man. It is quite similar to your subject. Unfortunately the "Sunset City" did not live up to its name today. Shooting film on a Canon A1 and Leica 111 so no pics so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Portchester Castle. (Roman fort & warehouse/Saxon shore fort & Norman castle.) Was developed in different stages between around 260 ad up until the seventeenth century. The keep is 12th century (Henry I) and the Norman structure also contains a 14th Century Palace (Richard II). Archeological digs are showing much evidence of a fort/stronghold long before the Romans. It's strategic purpose was to defend Portsmouth Harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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terry_rory Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 That is just a tiled arch to the church not a castle gateway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 This is one of the original 4 gatehouses.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_gallus Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Trevor, Thank you for sharing these photos, they are outstanding. It happens that my wife and I will be visiting London in about a week, and your post has motivated us to take a day trip to the Portchester area. Do you have any particular recommendations for day of week, time of day, etc? Perhaps a good pub? Other things to see in the area? Thanks,Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awahlster Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Thanks Trevor I didn't think it was one of the ones we visited. We went from London to Salisbury to Dover and then up to the Kings Lynn area (where my wife was born) As soon as I get the last trip paid off I'm going to start saving up to go back fascinating place for a guy from a small town in Oregon to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjords Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 trevor, nice touch, i like the blackspot fungus on the rose foliage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Dennis, the castle is open until 4PM every day. More important is to keep an eye on the weather forecasts. There is a pub called the Cormorant in castle street Portchester which is reasonable for food and has a pleasant atmosphere and is only a minutes walk from the castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_gallus Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Trevor, Thank you, we've found Portchester in our tour books and it is now on our tour. You can be sure I'll try the pub; that might even make up for less than ideal shooting weather. Looking forward to your future posts, Dennis Leesburg, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Trevor - this is one I have missed, so thanks. For anyone planning on visiting this area I would suggest it worthwhile to include Portsmouth in your itinerary - buildings, dockyards, ships ancient and modern etc. etc. I know it is a "tourist trap" but it is worth putting up with that ( especially if you are like me, a Nelson addict ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Wow! Thanks, Trevor. Really nice photography. Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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