Codnor Castle Secrets Uncovered - Lost Medieval Fortress Revealed

Step into the secrets of Codnor Castle as archaeologists uncover lost towers, moats, and a medieval gold coin in Derbyshire’s most ambitious castle dig yet! In this episode, we dive beneath centuries of mining debris and ruin to reveal the forgotten history of Codnor Castle. Join our team as they race against time to piece together what this medieval fortress once looked like, using everything from ancient pottery shards to 18th-century engravings. Discover how the powerful de Grey family, famed knights who fought at Agincourt and the Crusades, built and transformed Codnor Castle over centuries - and how later owners nearly bankrupted themselves turning it into a grand garden estate. Watch as the archaeologists battle collapsed walls and centuries-old rubble to find the original drawbridge, the great hall where King Edward I was entertained, and evidence of earlier castles beneath the site. Along the way, they unearth rare treasures like a gold noble coin from the time of Henry V and a Scottish silver penny, linking the site to epic moments in English history. With every trench, Codnor Castle’s story grows richer and more surprising, from Norman beginnings to its dramatic decline. If you’re fascinated by castle archaeology, medieval history, or the mysteries buried beneath English soil, this is a dig you can’t miss. See how cutting-edge techniques and old-fashioned detective work bring the past back to life! #Archaeology #MedievalCastle #CodnorCastle #HistoryUncovered #CastleDig #DerbyshireHistory #TimeTeam #LostCastles