The Splendour falls: the first conquerors

United Kingdom, 1975

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The story of 500 years of castles in Wales - the most castled part of Britain. From earth fortification, scientific Roman forts, the Dark Ages, King Arthur to the true castlemakers, the Norman invaders who began with “wooden” castles. Includes animation, prints, engravings and tapestries. Narrated and written by Wynford Vaughan-Thomas.

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producer/director

John Mead

production company

HTV Cymru, Wales

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1975

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