EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 21 MIN

Bamburgh Castle: From Celtic Hillfort to Victorian Restorer

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode follows Bamburgh’s transformation from a 5th‑century Celtic fort through Saxon, Viking and Norman phases to the present-day National Trust site. By tracing archaeological finds, contemporary accounts and later restorations we see how a single coastal stronghold mirrors shifting concepts of power, defence and heritage in Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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