GOODRICH CASTLE - William Marshal's Fortress of the Marches
Join the GVC team as we explore the magnificent medieval remains of Goodrich castle near the Anglo-Welsh border. Owned by one of the great castle builders and medieval knights, William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, taken on pain of death during the turbulent Despenser wars, and the walking grounds of spectral beings…
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Great premise for a channel - "go visit castles"; i.e. tourist funds assist with the upkeep and maintenance of these wonderful and historical treasures. And, I agree with @loriedgerly7229 - we have nothing this exceptional in the US - the history, depth and generations of historically significant events. I mean, we have the boston tea party, but - umm, yeah lol. Glad you don't take it for grantid. Truely wonderful - Thank you!
@govisitcastles
5 ай бұрын
Exactly why we started the channel, without tourism a lot of these buildings wouldn't survive. So glad you enjoy seeing them, thanks for watching! P.s - we also have the Boston Tea Party, but they're a chain of rather fabulous tea rooms in the south west of England :D
It looks the same as when I was there in 1974 at 14. Brought back great memories.
Nice video Gavin, that's close to where my grandparents and family live about 5 miles away but I've never been. ill call in and have a look now. kind regards Paul R
i live up the road in Gloucester , been too Goodrich several times. Take your time looking round a lot more to see than meets the eye.
Brilliant, it is one of England's finest for sure.
Fabulous!
Wow. Interesting.
Such a lovely video@channel,hope you have a amazing 2022! and stay safe debs
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Debs, you too! We have quite a few lined up for this year. We love doing this!
@debsmostexcellentadventure5353
2 жыл бұрын
@@govisitcastles ditto@you have a lovely channel debs x
Looking forward to visiting it today. Thanks for the video.
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video - the castle is powerfully built
What an amazing Story!. 🎉🎉🎉
Another goodie from GVC! I don't think any other castle l has such impressive spur buttresses as Goodrich. Makes it instantly recognisable. You are right about it being one to visit-there is so much to see.
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's really impressive and appears to rise right out of the bedrock. Thanks for your comment!
I like your vids but would appreciate seeing more of the buildings and what the rooms are used for. Keep it up and thank you.
@anne-marie2972
Жыл бұрын
I agree
Beautiful castle.I love your videos !! I think this is the best exploring channel on KZread, Here in the U.S. we have nothing like these beautiful places. Love the history on the castles, looking forward to seeing more.
@joanneouchterlonie8166
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lori!
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments Lori, we love exploring these castles. Keep tuned, we have many more planned!
awesome review of Goodrich. One of my favorite castles. Thanks
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bong! Much appreciated
A great video. Goodrich isn’t far from us and I really enjoyed your production. A definite new fan here. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your comment www! With this space for a very special one very soon
Lovely place guys,another great video to,keep them coming please guys 🇬🇧✊🏼
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
Kings and Queens of England since 1066.
Your warm and enthusiastic presentation of the history of Goodrich Castle was excellent. Glad I found your channel, always nice to find fellow castle lovers!
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Always interested in the paranormal! We think you'll quite enjoy our next video as this one in particular is renowned for its ghosts
@EVP-Voices
2 жыл бұрын
@@govisitcastles lovely, I look forward to it!
dont forget to check what the stain glass window has reference to, its another very interesting story.
No mention of one of the main builders and residents of Goodrich, Joan de Valence, granddaughter of William Marshal? The 'Mac-Mac' tower probably relates not to 'Macbeth' but to 'Machmurchada' - Isabelle de Claire's mother was Aoife, daughter of Diarmait Machmurchada of Leinster. Isabelle de Clare being wife to William Marshal.
The altar is 11th century
So glad I found your channel! Incredibly entertaining and informative. Love your professional presentation style! I wish your new channel great success!
@govisitcastles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jessy! We have the first part of a very special castle premiering tomorrow. Really glad you like it!
hmm Godric / Goodrich is a an Anglo-saxon name, but castle was built by the Normans. Was he a Saxon who made good under William (very rare) or was he a Norman who took his saxon wife's family name (rare but not as rare as the former)? My own Old English family name was taken by a Plantagenet era knight when he was married off to an heiress in Somerset (unfortunately not related, it's a toponymic surname)
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