Learn about Highclere Castle’s restoration efforts

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Published 2024-05-10
Step into the past with another captivating episode of At Home at Highclere, hosted by the Countess of Carnarvon. Follow along as Lady Carnarvon reveals one of the estate's most cherished treasures—its mid-15th-century barn. Originally built to store bountiful crops and feed, the structure is one of the oldest barns in England. Learn about the meticulous restoration efforts designed to revive the barn when Lady Carnarvon meets with one of the skilled craftsmen tasked with the project.

Broadcast on Viking.TV on May 10, 2024.

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All Comments (21)
  • @tallpojjy
    This is a wonderful video, so insightful and Lady Carnarvon is brilliant, so interested. Tom explained everything so well. Thanks for posting it.
  • @dineyashworth8578
    Nice I never noticed the Tudor Rose when watched Downton Abbey! Will have to look better when watch again.
  • @Siansonea
    Well now I want to see the completed barn. I love seeing old structures preserved, even ones that aren't as historically significant as this one. They're doing great work.
  • @brians9436
    Cant wait to see the barn finished. Its so great that you didnt let the old structure crumble. I loved the Witch's Mark information too! But question for you, if Britain has lost many of their oak trees, why not plant many more for future generations to enjoy and use?
  • @maria22623
    I love this. Id follow this to completion
  • @Alanik06
    What always amuses me on watching refurbishing videos like this... From the USA here, my dad is a builder/mechanic/man's man, etc. and the difference in slang/terms to call things is hillarious. This was a great video! I really enjoyed it!
  • @ODDwayne1
    Enjoyable discussion. Seems a beautiful place and such work would be fun.
  • @katmandudawn8417
    I love a woman who knows her historic buildings and building techniques. My daughter once told me that other families, apparently, didn’t comment on historic houses while out driving! How strange. 😂😉
  • @Austin8thGenTexan
    I hope that there is a fire detection / suppression system installed in such an ancient building. (We learned a very hard lesson with Notre Dame Cathedral)
  • @skisavoie
    The forward thinking Victorians left a large number of Oak plantations for those in the 20th century to build ships. Iron and steel took over leaving us with plenty of English oak, now used mainly for oak framed buildings! French oak is also used because it’s a lot cheaper!
  • @mkv1783
    Good thing Downton Abbey movie #3 is being made now. I'm sure you will make good use of the money earned from that.
  • @starwomyn
    I like the video and restoration but a slight correction on history. Richard II was the son of the Black Prince, he was overthrown by John of Gaunt's son Henry Bolingbroke. John himself was never king and was the 4th son of Edward III.