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Building a Medieval Castle

Medieval castle building is explored, using re-enactment of methods in a reconstruction. Presenters are involved in the re-enactment and explain the actions. The contemporary building process is followed step by step. Finding materials and applying medieval masonry skills to show how castle building was probably done. Similarities to and differences from modern techniques are illustrated such as the treadmill winch.

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