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Fareham

district, England, United Kingdom
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Fareham: Portchester Castle
Fareham: Portchester Castle The outer bailey of Portchester Castle, with St. Mary's Church in the background, on Portsmouth Harbour, Fareham, Hampshire, England.

Fareham is a town and district within the administrative and historic county of Hampshire, located in southern England. It is situated at the head of a creek that opens into the northwestern part of Portsmouth Harbour. The district includes the market town of Fareham and several historic areas like Portchester, which has a Roman fortress and a castle, and Titchfield, with abbey ruins.1

Historically, Fareham was known as Fernham and was a free port with significant trade in wine and wool during medieval times. In modern times, its trade involves grain, timber, and coal, with boatbuilding and light engineering as its primary industries. The borough of Fareham covers an area of 29 square miles (74 square km).1

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