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The EssayThe Fall and Rise of the British CastleEpisodes

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  1. Castles in Concrete

    5/5Writer Ken Worpole reflects on the grim forts and defences of the east coast of Britain.

  2. The British Castle: A Woman's Place

    4/5Prof Roberta Gilchrist discusses the place of women in the history of British castles.

  3. The Siege of Kenilworth

    3/5Benjamin Wild recounts the siege of Kenilworth castle - the longest in English history.

  4. Castle Builders

    2/5Nicola Coldstream explores the careers of two master masons.

  5. Power and Control

    1/5Professor Jeremy Black considers the primary military function of castles.