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What Was Life REALLY like in a Medieval Castle? The truth about castle living
Moats, murder holes and massive feasts – the HistoryExtra team visited Farleigh Hungerford Castle to find out more about life in a medieval castle
- Elinor Evans
- , Lauren Good
- , Matt Elton
Published: November 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Was life in medieval castles as luxurious as the films and TV shows imagine?
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The HistoryExtra team travelled to Farleigh Hungerford, a historical site managed by English Heritage in southwest England, to find out.
Authors
Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)
Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)
Lauren GoodSenior content producer
Lauren Good is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra
Matt EltonPodcast editor
Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra
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