Old Sarum - Hill of Deep Time

*BRAND NEW VID* this week we explore the ancient monument at Old Sarum in Wiltshire, a multi-period site that may have even been the place that William the Conqueror paid off his army after the Harrying of the North, and where he received Domesday. Archaeologist Bill Moffat is on hand to share his expertise with stunning aerial photography by Drones & RC Flight. Check it out, like and subscribe if you vibe!Visit Viral History at www.viral-histo...
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[@secretsquirrel726]

Sarum sounds Roman, and It was on the Port Way, which was a major Roman road from London over to Wales, I think. It was called Sorviodunum. I was just popping by because there was another program on the place, and I wanted to add a few things I know from things that were told to me about William's occupation of the place. One of my ancestors William Longspee held it as an earl. He was the son of Henry II and Ida De Tosney (later Bigod.) William didn't pay off his debt for the conquest for a long time, though he may have sold lands and borrowed through people in the lowlands and northern France to pay off some people earlier. He was paying his troops and suppliers back money for his entire rein, and only under William II were the debts mostly repaid. There was a hall in the castle on top of Sarum. It was on an upper floor with a window at the end that looked out on the back of the church apse. It had a bunch of benches in it where William I and his lords did a lot of their business. It seemed like he ruled more like the captain of a football team, with his lords a bunch of old friends. That's not what we think of from the movies portrayal of kings and lords.

[@PhilRounds]

WHY DO THEY ALWAYS MAKE THE MUSIC LOUDER THan the narration??!!!!

[@zen4men]

Stupidity!

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

Must be wonderful to live in a place where every square foot is loaded with archeology. Fortunately the English are a people that embrace their past, unlike other parts of the world.

[@zen4men]

Our past is being systematically trashed by newcomers, many arriving by boats. Our government is bringing millions of people here that no-one wants. Except the Far Left, who get votes from them. /

[@truthsearcher596]

A decided effort has been attempted to destroy it some might say, or rather the truth unsuited to them.

[@DanDan-fu6sd]

@@truthsearcher596 Oh no! Sorry to hear that.

[@barriesansom2070]

Very informative..thanks all

[@richardspeed7135]

Brilliant

[@maksphoto78]

Old Saruman. So this must be the site of Isengard.

[@ViralHistory]

Yes. Very few trees as the orcs cut them all down.

[@jackhackett80]

I heard a lore that an archer pointed his bow and shot as far as he could, and the landing point is where Salisbury Cathedral sits? Is this 'true'?

[@Jawa1604]

That is the legend but the current Cathedral is 2 miles away. However the arrow is said to have hit a deer and wounded it but it kept running. The deer died of it's wounds and fell to the earth which is where they built the Cathedral.

[@papasfritasalobestia]

You can read Rutherfurd´s book "Sarum" and get a very good idea of the origins of this place...

[@kathleenmillar3844]

Im reading the book right now actually. I wanted a visual in my mind so i came here.

[@coleenneilson2209]

@@kathleenmillar3844 I am enjoying the book very much, and I came here to get a visual of what I'm reading.

[@tjbooker8585]

@@coleenneilson2209 here for exact same reason! Half way through the book, great so far! Are you enjoying?

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

I'm reading it now. It's a really good novel.

[@DonnaDriggers]

I read that book Sarum very good book

[@hawklord100]

Old Sarum as a Sacred site goes back at least 4000 years and probably back to the late stone age as many sites retained their Sacred uses from the old time.

[@cynthiarowley719]

Edward Rutherford 's book was a lot to take in, but, this is a tactile experience.

[@asonofharoldgodwin]

Always had a keen interest in our ancient history so how do i not know anything about this place !!! Absolutely stunning !!! Got to pay a visit !

[@060stick]

Remember as a young man and visiting Stonehenge and being slightly disappointed, next day visited Old Sarum (which I then had never heard of) and was awe inspired.

[@Votebritish]

William the Conqueror is not the beginning of English history,but of French invasion.

[@Mike-vp8nt]

I need to visit this again

[@HoytNealJr]

My ancestors Roger Bishop of Salisbury, Father of Richard fitzNeal Bishop of Ely, Treasurer of England, Uncle of Nigel(Neal) also Treasurer of England and to Alexander of Lincoln

[@ViralHistory]

What a wonderful connection!

[@LukeSM2024]

I myself am a descendant of Richard Cox, a post-Reformation bishop of Ely.

[@MeTube3]

If you in this part of Wiltshire then I recommend Old Sarum castle as a much more interesting and rewarding visit than Stonehenge.

[@MrSOLOPIANIST]

Wonderful space. Wonderful vision for future work. May it all come to pass.Superb video

[@andrew1977uk]

Awesome!

[@ViralHistory]

Thanks for watching

[@meherbabaisgod-lo8gd]

💕💕❤❤💘💘

[@beerious8392]

Look at those earthworks! What a bunch of garbage came out of this guy's mouth lol.

[@paulag7634]

What about those earthworks? Why are they an issue?

[@AJWRAJWR]

How so?

[@binghamguevara6814]

Only God knows

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

A real life Minas Tirith