Regal Ruin – Portchester Castle

Is Portchester Castle a Regal Ruin?  Yes says my friend but I am torn for I have climbed its inner sanctum – the great Keep – and it appeared in remarkably good condition!  It was here that the most important apartments would have been located although later, it housed prisoners during the Napoleonic wars. Of…

Regal Ruin – Fishbourne Roman Palace

I suppose the Roman Palace at Fishbourne can be termed a ruin?  It’s definitely a well thought out attraction with enthusiastic staff who bring the remains to life and you find yourself pondering about life in Roman Britain. It’s one of the biggest villa complexes in Europe – discovered by a workman in 1960 –…