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Secrets of Great British Castles

The romantic appearance of castles across Britain belies their turbulent history as their walls are littered with the secrets of battles, sieges, intrigue and murder. Presented by Dan Jones, this series brings you behind the scenes of Britain’s greatest castles and unravels the tales of the iconic fortifications and strongholds that are at the very core of British history.

2 Seasons · 12 Episodes

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Carrickfergus

Season 1 Episode 6 | 43m 33s | CC

Explore one of the most ancient castles in Northern Ireland, and a stronghold that holds the key to understanding the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland from the Middle Ages to the 20th century: Carrickfergus Castle.

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