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Portchester Castle

Situated on a promontory at the north end of Portsmouth Harbor is Portchester Castle. Construction of the castle, which has 20ft/6m high ramparts and 20 bastions, was begun in the third century by the Romans, who named it Portus Adurni. The site was turned into a royal castle at the beginning of the 12th century under Henry I. At the end of the 14th century, during Richard II's reign, further extensions were added, while Henry V assembled his troops here for the campaign against France.

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Titchfield Abbey

At Titchfield (19mi/30km northwest of Portsmouth), a little place on the River Meon, are to be found the remains of a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1238 by the Bishop of Winchester. Thomas Wriothesley, first Earl of Southampton, who was Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor, converted it into his own residence in 1537, naming it Place House. The fine gatehouse and four towers in the Tudor style still survive. The medieval tiles with their beautiful motives are highly unusual. Shakespeare was often an honored guest of the third Earl, to whom the poet dedicated his sonnets.

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Gosport, England

Gosport (pop. 77,300) is located on the west side of Portsmouth Harbour and can be reached by ferry from either Portsmouth or Fareham.

Gosport has a notable military history, namely with the Royal Navy. It is home to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, which traces the development of submarines.

Little Woodham

Little Woodham is a small hamlet just outside Gosport. Set in the year 1642 you will find inhabitants going about their daily lives at home and at work in timber-framed shelters. Within the confines of the hamlet, life is presented as an image of the 17th C.

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Fort Brockhurst

Fort Brockhurst is an English Heritage property located in Gosport. Built to protect Portsmouth with its formidable fire power. The parade ground, gun ramps and moated keep can all be viewed.

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Holy Trinity Church

The Holy Trinity Church has an organ from an old Canon mansion in Middlesex. It is rumored that Handel once played the organ.

Fareham, England

Fareham (pop. 97,300) is on Portsmouth harbor 6mi/10km northwest of Portsmouth, and is a center for boatbuilding. High Street is noted for Georgian buildings and upscale restaurants.

Havant, England

Havant (pop. 117,400) is located northeast of Portsmouth. It has seen a rapid growth in its population since the 1960's. The old town hall in Havant now houses the Havant Arts Centre.

Havant Museum (closed)

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The Havant Museum is a local history museum that features permanent displays and temporary exhibitions. The permanent displays highlight the area's history and development including: former industries, transport, shops and commerce, leisure, law and order. The temporary exhibitions change every seven weeks and feature national and regional touring exhibits as well as the work of local artists, societies and collectors.

The museum also has a local studies room where visitors can consult a wide range of resources relevant to the Borough of Havant.

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Petersfield, England

Petersfield (pop. 9,000) is a country town located north of Portsmouth on the A3. The Heath in Petersfield features Bronze Age and Iron Age burial mounds as well as a 22 acre pond. The town has two squares, the Square and the Spain. The Square hosts a market every Wednesday and Saturday.