My mates and I (who were locals) used to play football inside the castle, back when there was a cricket scoreboard built into the wall. Friends got married in St.Mary's, which is great for midnight mass on Xmas eve. I saw my first dig there when I was a child. The dig was led by Barry Cunliffe, who was also on the Fishbourne Roman Palace dig, amongst many others. In the 1960s -70s, the talk was of the white lady falling from the keep after walking around the castle. I don't recall any mention ever of anything crying over a grave though. The Grey man, yes.
Hiya Nic...what an absolutely beautiful location. That outta bay is enormous, as you say it must have contained quite a lot of timber buildings and wonder if it had a marketplace as well.... definitely big enough. The Augustine church is also stunning. The gravestone is beautifully detailed, under the crown looks like an infinity symbol...I'd be surprised if it was a pirate grave as I believe most were simply buried at sea, folks probably think it's a pirate gravestone because of the skull and crossbones, but as you say, that doesn't symbolise pirates. That keep is huge and the view from the top is simply stunning...love the ancient wall art as well. Nic... thanks so much for this. Really enjoyed it.🖤
Hey Mark! It's a real belter of a castle, this one! Glad you enjoyed it! Totally agree around the alleged pirate grave. There is a 2nd story involving a pirate grave down on the shore, which could be more plausible. Thanks for watching, always appreciated 🙂
Gotta love a possible pirate grave and a prisoner theater. You do such an amazing job in your filming and storytelling to show the beauty of this place! Thanks, Nic! 🖤
A true sight to behold, love places like castles and abbeys, the architecture is always so ornate and elaborate. History is amazing. Yet another great video. Really enjoyed this one in the same league as the hellfire caves video. That was awesome
Fab thank you Nic! What a huge outer bailey! And that church is really majestic and atmospheric. I also loved that final bit of you coming down the spiral stairs!
Wow how stunning. That is an amazing place. I enjoyed seeing you with DPI, Dead cold and Beardo gets scared. I hope we can see you in the paranormal channels again. Yet another place I'd love to go. I love old gravestones. What a view. Keeps getting better. Thank you for sharing ❤
Hi Julie! I'm glad you enjoyed our collab. It was so much fun! I really hope we can get together again too. This castle was just amazing! Thank you for your support 🩷
And another beautiful walk, so much history in one place. You tell the history and interesting things so well that when you listen you can see it all in your mind. Thank you I enjoy it every time, Thank you for your time and your walks, Nic🤗❤
@@walkingthewyrd I dream about going back in time to all sorts of historical places and events; I really do try and imagine it, how things would have been, especially during medieval times. I’d go back invisible though, just in case.🫥 😇
Lovely video, used to live in Portchester/Caer-Peris, so spent many a day there but back then they didn't have all the displays in the castle like they do now. I have even done a few Druid ceremonies in the grounds to celebrate the Autumn Equinox a few years back.
It is all those things BEAUTIFUL VAST INCREDIBLE!! AND MAY I ADD FANTASTIC!! I am so happy you brought it to us. Thank you very much! True ghosts do not just come out at night. The grave you asked about being one of a pirate I have one question do you think a pirate would be given such a nice burial and headstone? I don't really.
No, I don't think it's a pirate grave at all. I read a second story about a pirate grave being on the shore outside the castle, which is more likely. Both stories were sadly very vague! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. 🙂
I live here.. the castle is on my doorstep grew up here too I know every inch of the place.. my daughter has seen the monk she said he came in through the back gate walked up to the church and disappeared behind it.. I’ve also heard a horse and cart clip clop and rumbling up towards the main gate but saw nothing
Seaborne Raids didn't start with the Vikings. The Saxons were doing it during the Roman times, after all the Saxons that stayed home were the ancestors of Danish Vikings.
I am so late to this!! Impressively huge castle, you're spoilt for historical sites down your way...I think the symbol under the crown is an eternal life thing...if it is a serpent eating its tail, kind of hard to make out
My mates and I (who were locals) used to play football inside the castle, back when there was a cricket scoreboard built into the wall. Friends got married in St.Mary's, which is great for midnight mass on Xmas eve. I saw my first dig there when I was a child. The dig was led by Barry Cunliffe, who was also on the Fishbourne Roman Palace dig, amongst many others.
In the 1960s -70s, the talk was of the white lady falling from the keep after walking around the castle. I don't recall any mention ever of anything crying over a grave though. The Grey man, yes.
Hiya Nic...what an absolutely beautiful location. That outta bay is enormous, as you say it must have contained quite a lot of timber buildings and wonder if it had a marketplace as well.... definitely big enough. The Augustine church is also stunning. The gravestone is beautifully detailed, under the crown looks like an infinity symbol...I'd be surprised if it was a pirate grave as I believe most were simply buried at sea, folks probably think it's a pirate gravestone because of the skull and crossbones, but as you say, that doesn't symbolise pirates. That keep is huge and the view from the top is simply stunning...love the ancient wall art as well.
Nic... thanks so much for this. Really enjoyed it.🖤
Hey Mark! It's a real belter of a castle, this one! Glad you enjoyed it!
Totally agree around the alleged pirate grave. There is a 2nd story involving a pirate grave down on the shore, which could be more plausible.
Thanks for watching, always appreciated 🙂
Gotta love a possible pirate grave and a prisoner theater. You do such an amazing job in your filming and storytelling to show the beauty of this place! Thanks, Nic! 🖤
Hey Jodi! 😊 There was definitely a few unusual bits to see in this one! Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it. 🖤
A true sight to behold, love places like castles and abbeys, the architecture is always so ornate and elaborate. History is amazing. Yet another great video. Really enjoyed this one in the same league as the hellfire caves video. That was awesome
So kind of you to say so, Alison! It was such a fantastic castle! Thank you. 😊
Fab thank you Nic! What a huge outer bailey! And that church is really majestic and atmospheric. I also loved that final bit of you coming down the spiral stairs!
Thank you, Kate! I'm glad you enjoyed it. What a castle! 😯
Wonderful. This has been on my list for a while now. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Paul! Definitely worth a visit.
Wow how stunning. That is an amazing place.
I enjoyed seeing you with DPI, Dead cold and Beardo gets scared. I hope we can see you in the paranormal channels again.
Yet another place I'd love to go.
I love old gravestones.
What a view. Keeps getting better.
Thank you for sharing ❤
Hi Julie! I'm glad you enjoyed our collab. It was so much fun! I really hope we can get together again too.
This castle was just amazing! Thank you for your support 🩷
Hi nic..hope ur day went well.. I really love this huge castle..so amazing..great job as usual..have a good week! 😁👍
Hey Mike! I'm good, thanks. Hope you are too. Thanks for watching! 😊
What an amazing place, loved the Tombstone and all the symbology.
I've added this to my must see list 👍x
You'll love it! So much to see! X
😮wow what a place to explore 👋👏👏🤠
It was a really cool explore! 😎
Another wonderful video 😊
And another beautiful walk, so much history in one place. You tell the history and interesting things so well that when you listen you can see it all in your mind. Thank you I enjoy it every time, Thank you for your time and your walks, Nic🤗❤
Hey Panaka! I hope you're keeping well. Thanks as always, for your continued support! Glad you enjoyed this one 😊
Fantastic Nic. And what a view! If only we could travel back in time, huh? All the best.
Ahh, it would have been incredible to see this place in its prime! If only! Thanks for watching, Simon 🙂
@@walkingthewyrd I dream about going back in time to all sorts of historical places and events; I really do try and imagine it, how things would have been, especially during medieval times. I’d go back invisible though, just in case.🫥 😇
Great video. Roman Britannia is my favorite era.
Thanks, Carlitos! 🙂
Lovely video, used to live in Portchester/Caer-Peris, so spent many a day there but back then they didn't have all the displays in the castle like they do now. I have even done a few Druid ceremonies in the grounds to celebrate the Autumn Equinox a few years back.
What a wonderful location for your ceremony!
I live here Myrtle avenue i am in my 70s now love it here
So cool!
Cheers, Mythos! 🤟🏻
Beautiful castle and the views ❤️
Isn't it amazing!
It is all those things BEAUTIFUL VAST INCREDIBLE!! AND MAY I ADD FANTASTIC!! I am so happy you brought it to us. Thank you very much! True ghosts do not just come out at night. The grave you asked about being one of a pirate I have one question do you think a pirate would be given such a nice burial and headstone? I don't really.
No, I don't think it's a pirate grave at all. I read a second story about a pirate grave being on the shore outside the castle, which is more likely. Both stories were sadly very vague!
Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. 🙂
@@walkingthewyrd always my pleasure 🙏 stay safe and well.
Enjoyed this👍
Thank you! I'm pleased you enjoyed it. 🙂
nice video, my nan and grandad used to live not to far from the castle, brilliant place to visit
Thank you. It was such a fabulous castle to explore, I really enjoyed my visit!
Excellent job, as always
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
such incredible history and such a beautiful location.
It was a wonderful place to visit. Thank you for watching!
I haven't been there for years .But it's only down the road .😊
Hi Ian! It was my first time here, and I was blown away by it. What an incredible castle!
Thanks for sharing Nic ! Enjoyed as always 🖤
Thank you, Jaya Dee! Glad you liked this one 😊
That was excellent thank you
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it
You wouldn't have to be scared of heights going up the keep 😱😂 dont look down, looks down amd immediately throws up 😂
🤣 The castle staff did give me a warning about the heights at the top of the keep! It was much higher than I thought! 🫠😅
@@walkingthewyrd I was like rather you than me Nic, nope not getting me up there lol
I live here.. the castle is on my doorstep grew up here too I know every inch of the place.. my daughter has seen the monk she said he came in through the back gate walked up to the church and disappeared behind it.. I’ve also heard a horse and cart clip clop and rumbling up towards the main gate but saw nothing
Seaborne Raids didn't start with the Vikings. The Saxons were doing it during the Roman times, after all the Saxons that stayed home were the ancestors of Danish Vikings.
I'm guessing the "pirate grave" thing came from the skull and crossbones which didn't actually have anything to do with piracy.
My late nan was married to my grandad in the church back in the 40s I live in Havant so nearby
In fact they were custom houses & storage places for traders. Not Saxon pirates - see in depth study of the Saxon Shores in the Roman manuscripts.
Ah ok, thanks - my source for this video was the English Heritage website, which mentioned the threat of Saxon Pirates.
I am so late to this!! Impressively huge castle, you're spoilt for historical sites down your way...I think the symbol under the crown is an eternal life thing...if it is a serpent eating its tail, kind of hard to make out
Hey David! This was a fantastic castle! Yes, I agree about it possibly being a serpent on the gravestone.