They Blew Up This Castle, In Order to Save it

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  • Old Wardour Castle in England was blown up in the civil war.
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  • @barkingmad50
    @barkingmad50 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Whenever I see videos such as this, I'm awestruck by what it must have taken to build the enormous structures they did. The engineering skills of so many craftsmen. Settling the hundreds of stairs, especially those in very tight spaces. How they ran fireplaces to so many locations. It overwhelms me.
    I know they also built magnificent cathedrals, but the complexity of a castle like this must have required workmen just as skilled.
    Thank you for this excellent video.

    • @LuigiMason
      @LuigiMason 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I conserve and repair buildings such as these in Scotland. They really had some amazingly clever techniques and were so far ahead of their time.

  • @bjoeljones
    @bjoeljones ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Spectacular tour of Wardour Castle. No problem with the quality of the video, sorry you lost the original file.

  • @barbaragravely920
    @barbaragravely920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow thank you for sharing this castle it is awestruck to the mind. Beautiful landscape .

  • @drewping2002
    @drewping2002 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh, WARDOUR! I thought you were saying "MORDOR!" 🤣 Very cool video of such an awesome historic castle! It was already a 100 year old ruin when America was being born!

  • @danpatch4751
    @danpatch4751 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I thought the fireplace on Bonanza was large. These castle's are Engineering marvels. I wonder how many years and how many people it took to build a castle like this.

  • @paulapirpignani4802
    @paulapirpignani4802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh Chris thank you so very much! Your voice is so soothing I felt I was part of your adventure! Love castles; the beauty of the countryside is Narnia! Happy Labor Day! 🏰

  • @theirishprincess7110
    @theirishprincess7110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, Chris. You always come through!

  • @jivekitten1
    @jivekitten1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so pleased you went to Old Wardour. Firstly because my late father played there as a boy in the 30s when staying in the nearby farmhouse and secondly because I'm a HUGE fan of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, probably my all time favourite film which I've seen over twenty times. Great video thank you so much for taking us on a tour, I have a few pics of when my sister and I did a pilgrimage but your video is a real treasure. I'm eager to see where else you go on your Robin Hood tour.. I've been to Burnham Beeches and happened by pure chance when on holiday to find myself beside Aysgarth Falls in Yorkshire where Robin fought Little John, I recognised it straight away.

  • @Kimberly-dt4ko
    @Kimberly-dt4ko ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It was interesting to see the outline of the original walls before you went in. Imagine if that whole side was still standing.

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was fantastic to see. Can you imagine it in its day with the hustle and bustle.

  • @paean109
    @paean109 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was fascinating.. I love Castle's and their history. Thanks Chris.

  • @kathycagg6531
    @kathycagg6531 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So spectacular to get to see! You always do such a great job of touring us around. Almost felt like I was there

  • @stepps511
    @stepps511 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is among your best, Chris. What a fascinating look into history. As others have commented, the technology of the time exceeds much of what we might expect. Thankfully, these ruins, and their explorers, remain to shine light on this amazing past.

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks!

    • @Shane-zx4ps
      @Shane-zx4ps ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MobileInstinct. Welcome to Europe, we will see you in Ireland soon yeah ?

  • @tommyromans7893
    @tommyromans7893 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW Chris, this was truly amazing, we Loved this and you did great, the camera did wonders. History speaks to us and you help us relive it!!! KEEP THEM COMING!!!!

  • @tonybutler8811
    @tonybutler8811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the history lesson Chris really enjoyed this video. I only live about 70 miles from the castle and never visited it, so many thanks for sharing. If you are still in England or are coming back another time try and get to Warwick castle that’s also beautiful. Stay safe and thanks again 👊👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @somelikeithot444
    @somelikeithot444 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great castle it was.Thank you for taking us to this spectacular Castle.

  • @walasiewicz
    @walasiewicz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dam you went from tunneling through sewers in New Jersey to castles in England!!! Quite a contrast

  • @dawndavis316
    @dawndavis316 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in Nottinghamshire and never knew about these things. So thank you for sharing this.

  • @oges74
    @oges74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see this in person, seeing the tred wear on the steps imagining the people living in there 600 years ago

  • @elainelansbury5494
    @elainelansbury5494 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How interesting to see inside this castle. Brilliant video Chris. Thanks

  • @leeevans2929
    @leeevans2929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been loving the videos of England. So much history

  • @JasonHalversonjaydog
    @JasonHalversonjaydog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing what they could build back then with what little they had available

  • @TonyPartington
    @TonyPartington ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating! And, as always, wonderfully done. Thanks again Chris.

  • @orbytl2799
    @orbytl2799 ปีที่แล้ว

    a beautiful building that served its purpose centuries ago, nice to see its still standing after all that time for people to enjoy

  • @elizabethrowe7262
    @elizabethrowe7262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so amazing! The amount of wealth they had to have a castle like this in its grandness to be built and even though it was blown up after all this time its still standing to this day. Just shows you these building will always be there as they are made of stone which makes them ever lasting. Buildings made today just don't come anywhere near the craftsmanship of these structures that were constructed so long ago. Thank you for sharing, so interesting seeing historical buildings.

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d love to spend a night!! Imagine encountering the many spirits from centuries ago 🌟💙🙏🏻💙🌟
    Thank you Chris! Living vicariously through you and your magical videos 💙🌟💙

  • @Zavijava1
    @Zavijava1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible Chris ,great tour and really unique.Thanx never knew about this location and history

  • @honorladone8682
    @honorladone8682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doll they don't have Craftsman from back in the day or make anything close to this today. It's absolutely gorgeous I'm happy they are taking care of it in fact I wish they would rebuild it.

  • @jennifermeegan148
    @jennifermeegan148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video tour of the castle. I loved it!

  • @PaulNurse1
    @PaulNurse1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After watching all your really interesting videos as you tour across the USA, Its so cool knowing you are just down the road, like 8-ish miles away.

  • @kimglass4851
    @kimglass4851 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was told the narrow windows were for the archers to shoot out of.....seen many castles in Ireland. Great video

  • @missjody5803
    @missjody5803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the wonderful tour.😊 Wouldn't it be great to see it restored.

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford7387 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The architecture is a wonder and so beautiful. Time softens the edges. It is a lovely location. I'm glad I'm not the cook!

  • @russelldayton4161
    @russelldayton4161 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please continue to film castles, it's been hard finding a good source. Your very good at talking and explaining. 👌

  • @louisetregomorgan4907
    @louisetregomorgan4907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wardour Castle an architectural dream only to be brought to ruins. When the East China and the west England traded for the infomus black gold called gun powder . And the days of a man called Guy Falks who attempted to blow up.the parliament were crazy times .Thanks for sharing these magnificent remains of what was once a Castle to envy and now an empty shell with a tragic ending.

  • @Maniac_in_Black
    @Maniac_in_Black ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you said "I apologize for..." I half expected you to say "I apologize for the crudity of the model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it" lol Idk why

  • @valariebedard2164
    @valariebedard2164 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was spectacular! Thanks for sharing! Very interesting adventures with you! I learn something new always...Great !!

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this castle and what remains of it.very what did you say. WOW!

  • @JohnShinn1960
    @JohnShinn1960 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love to be a fly on the wall back in it's day! (Not for the explosion though)
    Nice tour Chris! Thanks.
    👍👍👍

  • @OneBlueFroggy
    @OneBlueFroggy ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really odd to think people of our stature would build such a huge elaborate structure. People tend to build things to fit their own stature that is usable. I can see much larger people needing something this size. It's an amazing tour you did and a great video ! Thank you, and please do more if you are able !
    👍 🇨🇦 ✌️

  • @karenmilligan5597
    @karenmilligan5597 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Chris, you have stepped your game up on all the history and info. You are good with the camera too. You got a perfect shot of the castle with all the greenery in the scene. Beautiful! I've been subbed to 1 and 2 from early on when you didn't have as many subs as you do now. Great work Chris. TFS👍🏻

  • @T5-635
    @T5-635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This castle is absolutely breathtaking!!.. the huge fire place in the kitchen is the largest l have ever seen and that dining hall with those huge tall windows. They used to cover the floors with rushes and throw their meat to the wolf hounds. Thank you for showing us this. I know this sounds crazy , but l have often thought....even though it cost millions it would be amazing to restore one of these castles or monasteries to their original state. Many thanks....l have never been to this one.

    • @reptillayes
      @reptillayes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are building a castle in France from scratch that you might be interested in

    • @T5-635
      @T5-635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reptillayes Thank you RM....l am going to Google it. It would be Heaven itself to see such a place.

    • @reptillayes
      @reptillayes ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@T5-635 guédelon castle is the name. Kirsten Dirksen has a video on it

    • @T5-635
      @T5-635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reptillayes Ahh thank you RM. I have written this down. I hope l can go to see it either in Autmn or next year. I'm so looking forward to it. Until then l will be able to see this video you mention. Wishing you all the best. You have made my day. Thanks again.

  • @tashasmith6179
    @tashasmith6179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely in aww of this castle. Just imagine if we could have seen it before it was destroyed. Beautiful land too

  • @debbiebrewington7635
    @debbiebrewington7635 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing that such a structure even with the damage still stands. The pride of the structure can still be seen.

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice🏰 I think that the drone footage was just fine! Thank you for sharing and safe travels😊

  • @ShannonLH1108
    @ShannonLH1108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome, thanks for sharing!

  • @Corinthians-kjv
    @Corinthians-kjv ปีที่แล้ว

    That's cool. Enjoy your vacation.

  • @nikkigardiner9426
    @nikkigardiner9426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tha k you, Chris! ❤️

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can literally picture myself descending those stone steps in my velvet robe and layers of warm clothes to ward off the dampness and cold .

  • @c.h.9193
    @c.h.9193 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnificent! Thank you for the trip.

  • @ericlozen9631
    @ericlozen9631 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The title you choose for this upload would have been a great theme for a Monty Python movie.

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Chris! It’s a magnificent video🌟💙🌟 I’m in awe of historic England and their beautiful castles🙏🏻 How I wish I had a Time Machine 🌟👁🌟

  • @lakeozarkrei3767
    @lakeozarkrei3767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Note the direction of the spiral staircases. As most people are right handed they were designed this way to allow free motion with the sword for the defenders of the castle while invaders had to switch their sword to their left hand as they tried to ascend the stairs. This gave a distinct advantage to those defending the castle.

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can't get enough of these beautiful castles. The history and structures are incredible ❤️

  • @ohionative5237
    @ohionative5237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Robin Hood prince of thieves is one of the best movies I've seen.

  • @dgonthehill
    @dgonthehill ปีที่แล้ว

    love castles & mansions, drone footage good, neat stuff, thnx tour, not much haunted, surprising, thnx again

  • @Fcreceptor
    @Fcreceptor ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Was in Ireland in July. So many of their castles are major tourist attractions and cost money to enter. I’m surprised this one isn’t.

    • @crazykev6491
      @crazykev6491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you see Castle Adare?

    • @crazykev6491
      @crazykev6491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sweet. We stayed there july 2015 for my brothers wedding, then toured Ireland for 2 weeks. Good times!

    • @Fcreceptor
      @Fcreceptor ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@crazykev6491 No, unfortunately. We were there two weeks and started in Dublin, up to Belfast, over to Galway, then Cork, and back to Dublin. We ran out of time that day. We saw a lot of castles and the girlfriend’s itinerary was 43 pages, so each day was packed with stops. Lol

    • @crazykev6491
      @crazykev6491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Fcreceptor wow! We did Galway, dublin, Adare, the cliffs, and Wexford. Never made it up north

    • @Fcreceptor
      @Fcreceptor ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@crazykev6491 We stayed at Kilronan castle too 😄 Surprisingly, it wasn’t as nice as the pictures portray. The driving was the fun part 🤣

  • @123danvc
    @123danvc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff, thanks so much for sharing your experience!

  • @djmossssomjd8496
    @djmossssomjd8496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video. A lot is spoken of the pyramids of Egypt but lets be honest, building these castles was no mean acheivement.

  • @1331RECIPROCITY
    @1331RECIPROCITY ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, thank you very much good Sir..

  • @marieascot
    @marieascot ปีที่แล้ว

    The English Civil War needs a huge series in the style of The Queen, Games of Thrones and North and South as it is all those stories and more rolled into one. Royalty, A Fugitive. Battles Castles Explosions, guns sword fights womanising everything.

  • @MrMikepresley
    @MrMikepresley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New sub from Toronto Ontario Canada, I really like the content and quality of your videos.

  • @andreajohnson1796
    @andreajohnson1796 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE ! Spectacular, Thanks a bunch

  • @scotthays347
    @scotthays347 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! Best of all, no spray paint vandalism.

    • @MrVexedviper
      @MrVexedviper ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because ist not abandoned, the site is run by English Heritage and there is a charge to enter the site.

  • @leagueG5
    @leagueG5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The visuals are stunning.

  • @picasso7721
    @picasso7721 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was exciting. I could feel the history.

  • @steveh8224
    @steveh8224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing how they built that.👍great video! Ty

  • @BlankBrain
    @BlankBrain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be a nice short video if you took any external footage of New Wardour Castle. (But since it's a private residence, that may be an intrusion.) It would be interesting to see the newer architectural style.

  • @tempusaduro6575
    @tempusaduro6575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sights. Thanks for the video! ☀

  • @helllnoe
    @helllnoe ปีที่แล้ว

    What amazing drone footage!!! Cant wait to see the Robin Hood Prince of Thieves video you put together! Love your filming locations

  • @naybur74
    @naybur74 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow..nothing i'd ever seen except in books, back in the day, a wonderful way to see this, was there some one with you, i heard voices..14:39

    • @quakes1841
      @quakes1841 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably the egos of people that are there with him because later I heard an girl say something in the background

  • @craigbrowning9448
    @craigbrowning9448 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing about the spiral staircases is that they're meant to hinder a right-handed person holding a sword going up stairs and giving advantage of someone who was right-handed holding a sword going downstairs.

  • @yesterdayschunda1760
    @yesterdayschunda1760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy to imagine what this would have looked like back in the day with all of the walls coated in lime and painted

  • @fatimaali8645
    @fatimaali8645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very much enjoyed this video 😊

  • @michaelvasques1837
    @michaelvasques1837 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a great ruined Castle I really enjoyed the tour buddy, thks!..😎

  • @R118GSiVVC
    @R118GSiVVC ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Chris! I hope you come and visit Wales at some point!

  • @chrisblack8390
    @chrisblack8390 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was SO cool! I haven't seen that one. The shadow of the wall with windows on the grass was beautiful. Thank yoy

  • @jadesmith6823
    @jadesmith6823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool production yet again.
    🇦🇺

  • @jaygee999
    @jaygee999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always an impressive presentation !

  • @eringemini7091
    @eringemini7091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you imagine that Grotto lit up at night with candles (I think thats what they did in those aka "follys" just built for fun, maybe during a Ball, people would hang out there to take a break from 💃dancing. Some were a mini version of the Castle or home, or one Lord had his built to hang out in, later he instructed that he wanted to be buried there, (except seated in a chair behind the main decor).🤔🤷‍♀️

  • @rhoff523
    @rhoff523 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did an excellent job.

  • @TammyMullins-jv8wm
    @TammyMullins-jv8wm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow thanks for the history

  • @tcapfan4190
    @tcapfan4190 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video to start the day!

  • @voicheck1
    @voicheck1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Caerphilly castle is worth a visit, it was the 2nd largest in the uk

  • @martkbanjoboy8853
    @martkbanjoboy8853 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why people think weapons of mass destruction is a new concept - I'll never understand. I can only imagine the casualties and chaos this blast would have unleashed.

  • @nickbonavita1379
    @nickbonavita1379 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not every castle has both Medieval and movie history. Most of the castles used in movies are built for the movie and are taken down after filming is over. I was disappointed to find out that the tower castle used in the 1965 Charlton Heston movie The Warlords was recently dismantled after sitting on the studio grounds for so many years.

  • @susanharrier8746
    @susanharrier8746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So interesting. Thanks for sharing this beautiful castle. You’ve been in the UK for a while now curious if you’ve staying in hostel’s along the way?

  • @marieascot
    @marieascot ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a similar Grotto at Stow Gardens.

  • @walasiewicz
    @walasiewicz ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fascinating!!!!

  • @cant_evan
    @cant_evan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn they really pulled a Cersei Lannister on that castle

  • @BBQNBLUES
    @BBQNBLUES ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely LOVE the Gothic Arches / Windows & Center Courtyard !!

  • @taslimchoudhary1253
    @taslimchoudhary1253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Coverage
    ☘️🌴🇮🇳🌴☘️

  • @beverleystone1102
    @beverleystone1102 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent thank you

  • @sueelliott3206
    @sueelliott3206 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool!

  • @gunners10100
    @gunners10100 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe but I could be wrong all stairs, like in majority of castles, were designed to be narrow, steep and spiral so the occupants can defend from the top downwards in a sword fighting scenario.

  • @rebeccamireles31
    @rebeccamireles31 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well they preserved our family heritage in the Howard castle Greek Italy Spain Scott and I think France" actually had some experience in my ancestors but they tried stealing it so I stayed lower than low on this

  • @fortunateson6070
    @fortunateson6070 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ancestors blew up their castle on Lake Lochness to prevent it being taken over by their enemies.

  • @claregale9011
    @claregale9011 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it makes me proud to be british .

  • @davidmclaughlin2796
    @davidmclaughlin2796 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a fine video Chris , thank you. Do you plan to go to Ireland?
    Dave

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really amazing.