{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9190bee0-95f3-400b-842d-3232974654ec/634eac38ae066c0012a9b132?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Exploring A Medieval Fortress - Conwy Castle","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/619566332eacc3a360702518/1666100114584-17ad44870692a20eb6ce81df114c4985.jpeg?height=200","description":"<blockquote><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/posts/73454371\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>There is a photo essay to accompany this episode here</em></a>&nbsp;</blockquote><p>Conwy castle in Wales in one of Europe's most spectacular medieval castles. Built in the 1280s by Edward I the castle has withstood sieges and the ravages of time. On Sat October 8th I organised a supporters trip to the castle. Early the following morning, as the sun rose over the medieval town I recorded this episode. Using the acoustics of the castle and the walls I explain the history, what the castle looks like today and how its elaborate and lethal defences worked in the middle ages.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Deadly stuff in all meanings of the word!</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show at <a href=\"www.patreon.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.patreon.com/irishpodcast </a></p>","author_name":"Fin Dwyer"}