Hello,
I do not suppose anybody would like to summarise the scant evidence for
Portchester and other sites?
My guesses:
PORTCHESTER
Strategic coastal position
Ardu = height with the topography and etymology is correct? at least a
possibility?
Evidence of Roman fortifications
ADUR
Strategic coastal position inferior to Portchester
Ardu = height is possible by it is less likely than Portchester
Evidence of Roman settlements, but the evidence of Roman fortifications is
negligible and circumstantial (most would say zero)
But most of all the name Portus Ladda (if this correct) makes the Adur
unlikely
HARDHAM
Would someone else like to comment please?
ANY OTHER CONTENDORS?
My current view is the negligible circumstantial evidence is not enough to
convict, but it makes Portchester the leading suspect?
What does the jury reckon?
Cheers
Andy Horton.
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History of Shoreham, England
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