Learn about Highclere Castle’s restoration efforts

Step into the past with another captivating episode of At Home at Highclere, hosted by the Countess of Carnarvon. Follow along as Lady Carnarvon reveals one of the estate's most cherished treasures-its mid-15th-century barn. Originally built to store bountiful crops and feed, the structure is one of the oldest barns in England. Learn about the meticulous restoration efforts designed to revive the barn when Lady Carnarvon meets with one of the skilled craftsmen tasked with the project.
Broadcast on Viking.TV on May 10, 2024.
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[@tallpojjy]

This is a wonderful video, so insightful and Lady Carnarvon is brilliant, so interested. Tom explained everything so well. Thanks for posting it.

[@mikelanglois3693]

Thank you. This was fascinating.

[@brians9436]

Cant wait to see the barn finished. Its so great that you didnt let the old structure crumble. I loved the Witch's Mark information too! But question for you, if Britain has lost many of their oak trees, why not plant many more for future generations to enjoy and use?

[@stephenburns3678]

Wonderful architecture and history lessons. Thank you.

[@Siansonea]

Well now I want to see the completed barn. I love seeing old structures preserved, even ones that aren't as historically significant as this one. They're doing great work.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Fascinating. Crack on! 👍👍👍

[@dineyashworth8578]

Nice I never noticed the Tudor Rose when watched Downton Abbey! Will have to look better when watch again.

[@maria22623]

I love this. Id follow this to completion

[@Alanik06]

What always amuses me on watching refurbishing videos like this... From the USA here, my dad is a builder/mechanic/man's man, etc. and the difference in slang/terms to call things is hillarious. This was a great video! I really enjoyed it!

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

I hope that there is a fire detection / suppression system installed in such an ancient building. (We learned a very hard lesson with Notre Dame Cathedral)

[@dwmwat]

100% agree. No idea how common sprinklers and detectors are in barns in the UK but barn fires are extremely hard to fight and too often result in the complete loss of the building and contents (including livestock). And of course the Notre Dame fire started while construction / renovations were underway - don't delay!

[@ODDwayne1]

Enjoyable discussion. Seems a beautiful place and such work would be fun.

[@Engelhafen]

Good job

[@kencase2179]

Would love to see the completed barn.

[@katmandudawn8417]

I love a woman who knows her historic buildings and building techniques. My daughter once told me that other families, apparently, didn’t comment on historic houses while out driving! How strange. 😂😉

[@skisavoie]

The forward thinking Victorians left a large number of Oak plantations for those in the 20th century to build ships. Iron and steel took over leaving us with plenty of English oak, now used mainly for oak framed buildings! French oak is also used because it’s a lot cheaper!

[@mkv1783]

Good thing Downton Abbey movie #3 is being made now. I'm sure you will make good use of the money earned from that.

[@Engelhafen]

Tom seems like a great guy

[@goodwillcriminals117]

Rather than replace the roof tiles with more clay tiles that weigh a ton, you might consider using recycled rubber tiles that look just like slate tiles but are a whole lot lighter and a lot more durable. Think of hail just bouncing off the roof. I restored a building in Ireland that is pretty old (not as old as your barn) but old nonetheless. I ended up using gallons of wood preservative to soak the beams into bring back the internal moisture. It was resin-based and helped out the very dry wood. I would be wondering if you have any problems with death watch beetles? This is quite a job you have taken on but it will be worth it in the end. Btw I am a direct descendent of Mary Queen of Scots and would be pretty far down the line in order of ascendency to the throne, but it is nice nonetheless. I have titled papers all the way back to prove my ancestry.

[@a-complished4406]

My dream is to go there one day ❤

[@ginamulder7420]

I hope you plant many more oak trees

[@starwomyn]

I like the video and restoration but a slight correction on history. Richard II was the son of the Black Prince, he was overthrown by John of Gaunt's son Henry Bolingbroke. John himself was never king and was the 4th son of Edward III.

[@paultruzzi911]

Can you discuss what modernization you are allowed to do? Could you put structural steel in to support the roof and then keep old but less structural sound oak? Are you allowed to put extinguishing systems in place?

[@cmtippens9209]

So the funds from the third DA movie are spent, I see. 😉😁

[@elizabethringus9738]

Why was it built so tall?

[@LOKESHSONIX90SONI]

Wood pin use ship downer thiem

[@karstenjohansen6881]

Only sad its almost covered up by some very ugly “modern” farm-buildings 😅

[@michiganmama0426]

Agreed

[@xr6lad]

Sad that they think it’s so precious they have built modern buildings when they have all that space right up to the outside walls. Come on guys - have some foresight.