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Portland Castle.
Photograph by Mike Smith. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
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Portland Castle
Photograph by David Brock. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
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PORTLAND CASTLE FACTS
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Location
Fortuneswell, Dorset
Description
Portland Castle was built by Henry VIII in the 1540s as a coastal defence against the French and Spanish. It was used as a prison during the Civil War, a sea-plane station in World War I, and a command post during World War II. It is now owned by English Heritage and is open to the public daily.
Date
16th century
Other Castles in the Area
Corfe Castle
Lulworth Castle
Sandsfoot Castle
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