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Was Portchester Castle typical of castle built in the medieval period? Portchester Castle contains many different features that typical and atypical of other castles around at the time. It is these features that made this castle so versatile and important during the high part of its defensive life. Most of the features in Portchester are typical, such as the following: the gatehouse provided excellent defence against anybody attempting to fight their way into the inner bailey and keep. The gatehouse itself makes use of some more typical features like a portcullis. Gatehouses were used in practically every castle built at the time. Another castle that makes good use of a gatehouse is Southsea Castle, built during the reign of Henry VIII. The gatehouse is such a typical feature because it is vital to any entrance and can use nearly anything to stop an advancing attacker. The gatehouse at Portchester is especially excellent...

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