The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s.
Unusually for a fortress of this period, the castle has survived largely unaltered. It first witnessed serious fighting during the Civil War, when it was seized by both Parliamentarians and Royalists.
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Portland Castle