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What Secrets Hide in White Castle, Wales? | Exploring a Medieval Fortress Lost to Time

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  • description: What secrets lie hidden within White Castle, one of Wales’s most charming medieval fortresses? Join Kevin Hicks from The History Squad on location in Monmouthshire as he explores the castle’s Norman origins, ingenious defences, and mysterious off-centre arrow slits that puzzle historians to this day. Discover how this 11th-century stronghold evolved into a mighty 13th-century fortress, complete with moats, portcullises, drawbridges, and mural towers built to withstand Welsh uprisings. Reconstruct in your mind its gatehouses, kitchens, and great hall to uncover the daily life, defences, and forgotten stories that shaped this fortress lost to time. If you love medieval history, castles, and hidden heritage, you’ll enjoy this in-depth tour through one of Wales’s best-preserved Norman castles. Join the community and support us on Patreon! Check out the link for perks: https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad FOR SIMILAR VIDEOS: Check out our playlist Castles, Cathedrals & Other Tours https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ5bkawra-Dh9josOcUHGNqGPqc3ZDadk OTHER LINKS: Website: https://historysquad.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks CREDITS: They Had A Day - aerial images Illustrations - Chris Jones-Jenkins AnorMusic via Envato Elements
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