Portland Castle [2]
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Portland Castle [2]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 31 May 2022
The central citadel of the castle which is fan-shaped in plan. Portland Castle is an artillery fort and was constructed by Henry VIII, between 1539 and 1541 to provide defence against invasion from France and The Holy Roman Empire. Armed with eleven artillery pieces, it was intended for use against enemy shipping, operating in partnership with its sister castle of Sandsfoot on the other side of the anchorage. During the English Civil War, Portland was taken by the Royalists and survived two sieges before surrendering to Parliament in 1646. It was converted into a private house in 1815. Today in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1205262 A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015326
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Image Location
Latitude
50.568219
Longitude
-2.446723