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Registrace 15. 04. 2014
On Third Rate content I walk around places, usually on my own (tho sometimes with others) and have miniature adventures, while talking to myself and having a laugh.
Luckily I have my phone in hand (usually) to capture the scenes and it also means you’re coming along as well so it’s all good
Join us as we attempt to unravel the layers upon layers of history, mystery, folklore, legend and magik in the county of Shropshire and the mystical and mythical island of Britain.
Buckle up. I’ll see you out here (and out there)
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And please feel free to comment (I read them all) and as I say all opinions are valid unless spam.
Luckily I have my phone in hand (usually) to capture the scenes and it also means you’re coming along as well so it’s all good
Join us as we attempt to unravel the layers upon layers of history, mystery, folklore, legend and magik in the county of Shropshire and the mystical and mythical island of Britain.
Buckle up. I’ll see you out here (and out there)
Please feel free to LIKE SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE NOTIFICATIONS BELL!!
And please feel free to comment (I read them all) and as I say all opinions are valid unless spam.
Discovering the Ancient Nordy Bank Hillfort Brown Clee Shropshire
Join Third Rate content as we investigate and explore this Hill settlement in the depths of Shropshire.
Dating back to at least the Iron Age this enigmatic feat of engineering and ability to move huge amounts of earth, stands as silent testimony to the presence of humans in pre history using this elevated site of significance for perhaps countless generations..
Find out more about Nordy Bank Hillfort with Third Rate content as we investigate and explore the ancient settlement..
Music.
Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
Dating back to at least the Iron Age this enigmatic feat of engineering and ability to move huge amounts of earth, stands as silent testimony to the presence of humans in pre history using this elevated site of significance for perhaps countless generations..
Find out more about Nordy Bank Hillfort with Third Rate content as we investigate and explore the ancient settlement..
Music.
Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
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How Did This Norman Castle Get To Be Here Pre 1066? Richard’s Castle Herefordshire
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This week on Third Rate content we continue our visit to Richards Castle on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border. Following on from last weeks visit to St Bartholomews Church we investigate and explore the castle of Richard Fitz Schroob in Herefordshire, a Norman Knight settled and living in England 15 years before the conquest of 1066.. Find out how he got here, how he was received and the stor...
RICHARDS CASTLE - Kinghts Templar Chapel at St Bartholomews Church Herefordshire
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Join Third Rate content, as we explore and investigate the unspoiled church of St Bartholomew’s in northern Herefordshire. Music Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
Shropshire Plague Church, Hope Norman Chapel
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This week on Third Rate content, we investigate and explore the Norman Chapel of Hope, in the deep Shropshire countryside. Abandoned during times of famine, plague and climate change, the village of Hope disappeared leaving only bumps in the ground and its exquisite and unspoiled chapel as a reminder of it ever having been here. Today we visit Hope and see if we can find the key to the ancient ...
The Hoarstones Stone Circle Shropshire Mystery and Legends
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Join Third Rate content, as we go searching for Shropshires other stone circle, the Hoarstones. Also known as The black marsh fairy’s ring, this enigmatic and elusive stone feat of archaeo engineering lies semi submerged by marshy soil and wild flowers, with mysteries and legends whispering around it. Let’s see if we can find it together, and uncover some of its secrets, not least its location....
Folklore and Legend at Mitchell’s Fold Stone Circle Shropshire
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Join Third Rate content as we once again visit and explore the myths,legends and folklore of Mitchell’s Fold stone circle. Just down a small valley lies the Holy Trinity Church of Middleton in Chirbury. For years during the 1800s the Revered Brewster was the vicar here, but he was also an artisan making many carvings in both stone and timber. Some of These carvings relate the tale of the Witch ...
Climbing up to Flounders Folly Shropshire to See if We Can See Liverpool
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Benjamin Flounders had Flounders Folly built in 1838, some have said so he could view his ships at anchor in Liverpool bay. Join Third Rate content today as we make the climb up onto Wenlock Edge, to discover the tower and try to find out if this remarkable tale is true Music Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
The Saxon Church Made of Roman Masonry, Wroxeter Shropshire
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Join Third Rate content as we take a trip back in time to the age of the Romans, via the Saxon epoch in Britain, all the while revelling in the exquisite Shropshire countryside and early summer sun. Buckle up and I’ll see you out here Music by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio Welles theatre czcams.com/video/5Jf3LYjkh0Q/video.htmlsi=XwjOBHm3_7PuDtJR
The Mere of MYSTERY, Bomere Pool
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Join Third Rate content, as we search the Shropshire countryside for a pool of mystery and legends, and much more.
Exploring Shropshire Villages High Ercall
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Join Third Rate content as we explore this historic village in central Shropshire. Located between Telford and Shrewsbury High Ercall has been home to All England (Wimbledon) ladies winner, English civil war bloodshed, and an ancient church with indications of pre Christian usage and much more. So buckle up and I’ll see you out here! Music by @WhiteBatAudio
Mary Webb Country Lyth Hill Shropshire
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Join Third Rate content as we explore Lyth hill in Bayston Hill to the south of Shrewsbury Shropshire. Once home to author Mary Webb, we see if we can find her home on the summit of Lyth hill while discovering some of the history and noted residents of the area while revelling in the beautiful scenery and views this location affords. Buckle up and I’ll see you out here The Burgs Hillfort Baysto...
COLEMERE Shropshire Legends
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Join Third Rate content as we visit Colemere in North Shropshires meres and mosses. Oliver Cromwell is said to have the mysterious ancient wooden church that was sited next to the mere destroyed and its bell thrown into the water. But why? The ancient grove of Yew trees where the Victorian church now stands suggests something significant about the area. Let’s find out about this and more on thi...
Shrewsbury History
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Join Third Rate content as we uncover and investigate Ravens Meadows in the centre of the historic town of Shrewsbury. Once a tranquil meadow on the fringes of Shrewsbury, this now busy thrufare once was the site of the Livestock market for over a hundred years. Find out all about this and much more today on TRc! Buckle up and I’ll see you out here! Past, Future and present in Shrewsbury czcams...
The Reckoning Filming Locations Llandudno
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Join Third Rate content as we visit the Queen of the Welsh resorts, Llandudno which was included as a filming location of the 2023 BBC real life crime drama the Reckoning.
Exploring The Burgs Hill-fort, Shrewsbury Shropshire
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Exploring The Burgs Hill-fort, Shrewsbury Shropshire
Mad Jack Mytton and St Etas Church Atcham
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Mad Jack Mytton and St Etas Church Atcham
Shrewsbury February 24 2024 - Shropshire Day (4k)
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Shrewsbury February 24 2024 - Shropshire Day (4k)
Exploring Shropshire Sheinton and Cressage Pt 2
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Exploring Shropshire Sheinton and Cressage Pt 2
BASCHURCH Closed Railway Station and Ancient Church
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BASCHURCH Closed Railway Station and Ancient Church
Exploring Cadfaels Medieval Shrewsbury Part 2
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Exploring Cadfaels Medieval Shrewsbury Part 2
Ghosts of Shropshire and the Holy Grail at Hodnet
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Ghosts of Shropshire and the Holy Grail at Hodnet
The Holy Grail and Whittington Castle
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The Holy Grail and Whittington Castle
Shrewsbury Floods January 2024, Storm Henk
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Shrewsbury Floods January 2024, Storm Henk
Ghosts of Shropshire Church Stretton Copper Hole
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Ghosts of Shropshire Church Stretton Copper Hole
Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople’s Shrewsbury
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Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople’s Shrewsbury
Limes is about by ere, long trousers boots and long socks! If you get bitten and it goes a bit manky and a red ring forms about it after 5ish days get to the doctors straight away for antibiotics. If it takes hold you're knackered
Thanks for the advice! I was ok after this trip 👍
Planning to visit Shrewsbury soon, I like old buildings, and wish to photograph as many as I can, thanks so much for this video and all the others! Top Chap, your work is very much appreciated 👍 I got into Third Rate content thru your videos of Richard's Castle, visited the church, way before COVID, and the castle site looked overgrown, so didn't venture, now I know it's accessible, I'll try to visit. Keep up the great work, thanks for doing this 👍
Thank you! It’s great hearing you’re enjoying the vids, I have a great time making them also. Shrewsbury has loads of old buildings so I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourself. 👍👍
Thanks for video, is there 3 words reference, my maps isn't finding it.
It’s my pleasure 👍 This is information from the megalithic Portal. The well doesn’t come up on my google maps, I’m not sure why? Latitude: 52.813198N Longitude: 3.00698W Map Ref: SJ3222624437 Landranger Map Number: 126
Loved the video . Good to find people who also love Borth and totally agree best most peaceful , beautiful vista train station . We had a caravan at golden sands for many years. Borth never changes too much .
Thank you, very kind! Yes Borth is special. In fact I’m there/here now 😊👍
@@thirdratecontent585 lucky you ! The best weather all year
@@AlisonKerstinaDavis It’s been fantastic 🌞 Tho it’s carnival day today, and it’s forecast rain! Typical lol
Wearing a facemask and regular MRNA shots are excellent prophylactics against Lyme disease. However, to be on the safe side after walking in ferns you should isolate yourself, until you have three negative tests for the disease. Maybe even shut down all schools, hospitals, doctors surgeries and the economy.
Ahh I can know see the mistakes I made. I need to self isolate, see you in 10 days, I’ll close the schools and hospitals on my way home (to bed) lol 👍
Wow. Very Interesting.
Nice to hear you enjoyed
Great watch Dan beautiful scenes of the shire TFS Phil 👍
It’s stunning! Thanks Phil! 👍
HI DAN
Hi Louise, nice to hear from you! 👍
FRENCH GUARD: This is the castle of my master, Guy de Loimbard. ARTHUR: Go and tell your master that we have been charged by God with a sacred quest. If he will give us food and shelter for the night, he can join us in our quest for the Holy Grail. FRENCH GUARD: Well, I'll ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen. Uh, he's already got one, you see.
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Richard’s Castle would have been a timber Motte and Bailey, ignore the later stone walls. It was one of three pre-Conquest sites that may have been castles. Ley lines, Lie-lines
Loved this. Bought the book and subscribed 😊
Thank you, very kind!
Interesting that a Norman knight was invited into England before 1066. Norman knights were normally invited by Kings to keep order in bits of the land that were lawless, such as in border or rebellious regions. This happened in Italy and in Scotland. Over time these Norman families would grow in power to become very high up in the aristocracy. In Scotland’s case they went on to become royal dynasties I.e, the Bruce’s and the Stewarts. It might have been that the Normans would have continued to grow in power within England even without the 1066 conquest.
Something to think about 🧐
visited the goggin nt reserve next to rc last week great views
Yes it looks beautiful!
Ley lines aren’t straight, they are winding like a serpent
The Ley Lines Alfred Watkins talked about in his book, The Old Straight Track were straight lines drawn between three or more landmarks (thought to be pre historical in origin). There are energy vortexes and other things (I’m not an expert in this) that are not straight. The St Micheal Ley line (there are many more) is one of the most famous straight Ley Lines. 👍
@@thirdratecontent585 sorry, I wasn’t casting any aspersions, I’ve just finished reading the book “The Sun and the Serpent” by Paul Broadhurst and Hamish Miller. It’s about the St Michael and Mary line from Carn Lês Boel (near to Land’s End) to St Margaret’s Church, Hopton, Norfolk and their journey dowsing from one to the other (starting at Carn Lês Boel)
I hope a didn’t come across as sharpish? 😂👍I was just explaining the lay line theory as I understood it from reading AW book. I must say the title you mentioned does sound interesting.
Lived here since i was 3 and didn't know half this history. Good job mate
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed
It was a Norman Knight’s holiday home.
It’s got everything! It’s even close to Birmingham airport! Wait a minute? 😂
A fascinating video. FitzScrob must have been an ally of Ralph of Mantes whose disastrous campaign against the Welsh earned him the nickname Ralph the Timid. Very good to see the actual places involved in these tales of the past, even better that some of it is still standing. Sheriff comes from Shire Reeve an Anglo-Saxon era title that still exists today, including in America.
Just been reading about Ralph the Timid (after seeing this). It sounds like Richard and Ralph could’ve well known each other. Thanks for the extra info, very interesting 👍
Very interesting and imformative. People like youself do a Great job in making sure this magnificent heritage does not vanish.
Thank you!
I would love to know what piece of music plays at the beginning
It’s English Pastoral Impressions by Ernest Farrar, I’ve linked it in the description box. Thanks for reminding me 👍
@@thirdratecontent585 Thanks for that. It's captures my connection with our rural landscape perfectly.
What a facinating story, I never knew about these pre- invasion Norman castles. Though we know the Norman connection was much earlier than 1066 as King Æthelread had married Emma of Normandy way back in 1002. Emma of course became Edward the Confessors mother. After Edward died in 1066 this lead to the Norman conquest. Also the Norman knight who built this castle Richard Fitz Scrob, was obviously the son of someone called Scrob as the prefix 'Fitz' signifies a 'son of'. Thanks for this video, i found it very interesting .
Thank you for the kind comment and the extra information! If true This would make William the b**stard the father of, Richard Fitz Schrob (the b**stard). It’s all very interesting!
@@thirdratecontent585 My pleasure, though I don't think William the bast*rd was the father of Richard Fitz Scrob ? Though as a matter of interest my ancestors actually fought at the battle of Hastings with William. Their surname at the time was Venables from Venables in Normandy. After the battle when William was handing out the rewards a younger son of Venable was given the estate at Brereton in Cheshire formerly the estate of the Englishman Wulfgeat. After which the younger Venables was known as de Brereton, though after sometime the 'de' was dropped.
The same as the Sheriffs they took to America !
Have you got your Pitch Fork?
I keep meaning to get one! 👍
Peasont Britton Overlords !
Overlords of the Brittons !
Bollocks overlords of the Britons shut up
English u mean clown
Overlords !
Saxon I guess !
Excellent!
Thank you!
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Lovely video. Love Borth. Been going since 1971. If you walk up to the monument as you did then drop down the other side (Aberwennol) you can cut up past a farmyard and past a couple of caravan/camping sites sites back into upper Borth. If the tide was right you could walk along the bottom of the cliffs from Borth to Aberwennol. I dont know if this is still possible with cliff falls as it is a couple of years since I have done it. If you are planning on doing the cliff walk to Clarach try and time the tide so you can see the 'Causeway' near Wallog.
Thank you, appreciate the positive feedback! I’m in Borth soon, the info about the cliff walk is very useful, thanks 👍
Loved this video Dan , looking at Shrewsbury from my arm chair , really enjoyed it , thank you Dan, please carry on with your excellent work
Thank you Joanie, it really is my pleasure! I have no plans to stop, it feels like I’m just getting going 👍👍
Just discovered your channel. Excellent. Have subscribed despite your not recognising Harold as the last Saxon king.
Thank you, and I’m glad you’re enjoying things 👍. I’m not pro Norman, even tho I sound a bit like it on this vid. 😂
Thought they were all Vikings by this stage.
@@ChrisShortyAllen The Normans were Vikings who had settled in northern France (Normandy) a couple of generations previously, they had also converted to Christianity. 👍
That bus station in Shrewbury should be consigned to history, it is a disgrace. Like something out of a Third World slum
Low cost, low effort nothing building. It’s basically the antithesis of, say a Victorian structure 🧐 lol 👍
Nice watch Dan great footage from the iPhone is it nice quality the way this world is right now I sometimes wish we had a time machine and go back to an age of peace lol best wishes Phil
Thank you Phil, I loved visiting Richard’s Castle! Yes I’m giving away my trade “secrets” lol, the IPhone has served me admirably! I would love to visit the past ages (with a guaranteed return 😅), tho I haven’t come across an age of peace ☮️ in my research (as of yet) except maybe when King Arthur united Britain (in Excalibur). That was a movie based on a legend, so I’m not sure it counts 🧐 lol
Used to play there 45 years ago when lived in orelton down the road. Brings back memories ! Very interesting!
Thank you! I bet it was a fab place to play as a kid 👍
Great video & awesome video quality. What camera do you use? Happy to have found your channel - cheers from the Gold Coast of Australia 🇦🇺 👍🌹
Thank you, these kind words are appreciated. It’s great we’ve got viewers like your good self from down under and welcome to TRc👍. I use an IPhone 14 Pro Max, tho I might upgrade to a 16 later this year 🧐. Considering it’s nothing special it captures some nice images. Especially when it’s sunny
I have moved 36 times all over the world and Richards Castle is the best place I have ever lived. Great people, pub and food, a totally crazy place and people.
It’s a lovely part of the world. The gravity fuelled race (soapbox derby) looks fun!
I whacked them making the film in 84.
That would’ve been interesting to see 👍
Thank you Dan I suspect this really adds to the evidence on Wild Edric and the Harrying of the North. It would seem to suggest that the Edric we believe to be the Wild Edric is whom we have come to see as Edric. Not sure if this is the Edric of Condover though?
Yes the Normans did wreak a lot of damage and destruction during these campaigns. English folklore was also irreparably damaged during this time sadly. This Edric fellow seems to pop up all over this part of the country (and our videos). Yes he may be different from the Condover Edric. The distant past is murky Thanks for the enjoyable comment 👍
Eadric Sylvaticus attacked Richards Castle at Candlemass 1067.
@user-sh8gm4dl4v Intresting.. It makes sense as around that time he was involved in the attack on Hereford (and later Shrewsbury). Thanks for the additional info! 👍
Brynrodyn and cambria coast and ynyslas
I know them well 👍
It's a gift by lifeboats was a gr8 memory for years and bryrodyn on the clarach road
It’s still going strong! Is Bryrodyn the one with the “secret” beach?
In tears it was my pleasure as child
It’s lovely (and emotional) to rekindle old memories 👍
Spent do many happy years here.
Amazing how nature takes back what is hers over the years
Naturalia.. The buildings fade like the memories.
Enjoyed this one, a bit unusual👍
Thanks, and I’m glad to hear it 👍 I imagine the site has been in use since pre history? This is unsubstantiated by any evidence at present tho..
@@thirdratecontent585 you would imagine it would have been, including the church possibly
@@Traveler13 Yes I would agree with that.
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Thank you! 👍
Very interesting, love your interpretations but obviously well researched. ❤
Thank you! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed 👍
When i was a kid we used have a caravan up the hill, fond memories of buying my fishing net from the gift shop and spending the day in the rock pools. 👍🏾❤️
Sounds lovely. Borth sounds like it hasn’t changed much. 👍
July 2024 now. Any update on the situation? I've moved out of my home town but I've got many good memories of the Lion Hotel. I put an 80's indie band on here in 2017 - The June Brides - great night!
Hey Stephen, I’m going to have a look at the situation this week 👍
Get our beautiful and historic hotel back open!!! This is a disgrace. The council are complicit
I couldn’t agree more!