Castle Builders

Castle Builders

Documentary 2015

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A look at the incredible effort that goes into building some of Europe's iconic castles, from the nobles' plans to the craftmen's practical knowledge.

Documentary 2015

M

Starring Robert Glenister

EPISODE 1

Masters & Masons: Meet the Castle Builders

A look at the work of the masons and labourers who worked to create the iconic castles of Europe, and the processes of design and structural engineering that went into the creation of the structures.

42 min · 14 Apr 2015 M
EPISODE 2

Siege & Storm

How castles fared under the attacks that they were built to withstand, including one of England's bloodiest sieges.

43 min · 14 Apr 2015 M
EPISODE 3

Dreams & Decorations

The changing role of castles, from military fortresses to places of symbolism and fantasy; Burg Eltz; Loire in France; the 19th century gothic revival reconstruction of Cardiff Castle.

44 min · 14 Apr 2015 M

Robert Glenister

Narrator
John Geraint

Director
John Geraint

Producer

About

Castle Builders

DOCUMENTARY

A look at the incredible effort that goes into building some of Europe's iconic castles, from the nobles' plans to the craftmen's practical knowledge.

Information

Studio: Total Content Digital, LLC
Released: 2015
Rated: M

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.