Calstock's Ancient Church Has a 2,000-Year-Old Secret

Aerial footage of a quiet churchyard reveals the ancient outlines of a Roman fort in Cornwall. See how history persists today. This aerial tour captures St. Andrew's Church in Calstock, where the landscape displays traces of a significant Roman fort. By using drone cinematography to study the layout of the churchyard, we can see how the earthworks from the ancient military site still shape the grounds today. It is a fascinating perspective on how historical layers remain visible in the modern landscape near the River Tamar. The footage also includes a unique historical reenactment, featuring actors dressed as Roman soldiers standing guard near the church entrance. We explore both the interior and exterior of this site to help you visualise its scale and position. If you enjoy exploring Cornwall history through a different lens, this breakdown of archaeological remains offers a fresh look at a well-known site. Subscribe for weekly Cornwall history breakdowns, and let me know in the comments if you would like to see more aerial tours of local heritage sites. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/music/tracks/carly... License code: JPCAH3NXZDJEXRZD 0:00 Uncovering a Hidden Roman Legacy 1:08 Echoes of the Civil War 2:16 The 2007 Discovery That Changed Everything 3:45 Layers of History on the Hill