Synopsis
How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.
Episodes
Season 11
Why Build a Castle?Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.60m2
Defending the CastleExploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.60m3
Inside the CastleThe team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.60m4
The Castle's Community of SkillsThe team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.60m5
Beyond the Castle WallsThe team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.60m
Why Build a Castle?Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.60m2Defending the CastleExploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.60m3Inside the CastleThe team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.60m4The Castle's Community of SkillsThe team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.60m5Beyond the Castle WallsThe team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.60mCast
