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Siege of Portchester Castle 1216

1216
Hampshire, England
Also known as: Portchester 1216
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
garrison strength unknown/abandoned
VS
Victor
Uncertain — castle may have been abandoned
Forces
c. 300–600 potential besiegers
Outcome
Portchester guarded Portsmouth harbour; its status during the French invasion of 1216 was contested
The Battle

History & Significance

Portchester Castle commanded the entrance to Portsmouth harbour, one of the main royal naval bases. Its control was vital during the French invasion of 1216 as it could either shelter or deny a landing beach for reinforcements from France.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Portchester Castle 1216

Portchester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Fort Southwick See also PORTSMOUTH 500
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Fort Southwick See also HAMPSHIRE 500
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Horsea Island D-Day Landing Craft Maintenance Site
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Fort Nelson
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
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