Old Sarum, Wiltshire England

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🌄 Step into the past and discover one of England’s oldest and most mysterious places — Old Sarum! Located in Wiltshire, South West England, Old Sarum is a historic site filled with over 5,000 years of history. From an ancient hillfort to a Norman castle and cathedral, this place has witnessed kings, armies, and even political drama. In this video, we explore the rise and fall of Old Sarum, why it was abandoned, and what remains today.  👑 Did you know? This place was once so powerful that it had seats in Parliament even when no one lived there!  Walk through the towering earth walls, discover the ruins of the castle, and imagine the grand cathedral that once stood here. Whether you love history, travel, or hidden gems of the world — this video is for you.  📍 Location: Just a few miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK 🎥 Perfect for: History lovers, travel fans, and curious minds!  👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Sobia Streams for more amazing journeys into nature, history, and mystery.  #OldSarum #WiltshireHistory #EnglishHeritage #AncientEngland #Salisbury #HistoricalPlaces #LostCities #UKTravel #CastleRuins #MedievalHistory #Hillfort #EnglandTourism #SobiaStreams

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00:00Imagine a place where kings ruled, armies trained, and a great cathedral once stood,

00:05all on top of a windy hill.

00:07Welcome to Old Serum, one of the most fascinating historical sites in Wilshire.

00:12Located in southwest England, this mysterious and ancient place holds over 5,000 years of

00:18history, and even today it continues to amaze people from around the world.

00:23Old Serum is a large, earthwork hilltop site that contains the remains of a once powerful

00:29castle, a Norman cathedral, and a thriving town that existed centuries ago.

00:34It sits just a few miles north of the modern city of Salisbury.

00:39This place has been many important moments in British history, from the times of the Iron

00:44Age through the Roman period and especially during the Norman and Medieval periods.

00:49The history of Old Serum goes back to around 3000 BC, that's more than 5000 years ago.

00:56Back then people built huge circular earth walls, called hill forts, for protection.

01:01This hill fort at Old Serum was one of them, and it later became a very strategic spot for

01:07invaders and rulers.

01:09Over the years, Romans took control of Old Serum and built their roads through it.

01:14Then came the Saxons, who used it as a strong defensive point.

01:18Old Serum truly rose to fame after William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England,

01:24visited the site in the 1070s.

01:27He ordered the construction of a mighty royal castle on top of the hill.

01:31Using stone and wood, it was a safe place to rule from because you could see enemies approaching

01:36from far away.

01:38The castle even had a royal palace, a chapel, and strong stone walls.

01:42One of the most amazing parts of Old Serum was its cathedal, built in the late 11th century.

01:49This cathedal was used for over 150 years.

01:52It was the center of religious life in the region.

01:55However, due to constant strong winds, lack of water, and arguments between church and

02:00government leaders, the bishop decided to move the cathedal downhill.

02:05This led to the creation of a brand new city, Salisbury.

02:08And a new and much larger Salisbury cathedal was built there in the 13th century.

02:14Once this happened, Old Serum slowly became desert.

02:17After the cathedal and many people moved to Salisbury, Old Serum began to fade away.

02:22By the 14th century, few people lived there, even though the town became empty.

02:28It continued to send two members to Parliament for hundreds of years, even though nobody lived

02:33there anymore.

02:34This made Old Serum one of the most famous rotten boroughs in British history, which means

02:39it had political power but no actual population.

02:42Today, when you visit Old Serum, you can still walk through the giant earth walls.

02:48Explore the remains of the stone castle and see where the old cathedal once stood.

02:53The site offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and modern Salisbury.

02:57It's now managed by English Heritage and it is now open to visitors who want to discover

03:03England's deep and powerful past.

03:05Old Serum is not just a pile of old stone, it's a living storybook that tells the tale

03:11of England's early history.

03:12Whether you love castles, cathedrals, or just want to stand where ancient kings once ruled,

03:18this site is full of wonder and mystery.

03:21Kids and adults enjoy the place.

03:23Imagining how life must have been up on that windy hill centuries ago.

03:28From ancient tribes to mighty kings, and from a grand cathedral to a goose town with political

03:34power, Old Serum is a place where time has stood still, yet its stories continue to echo

03:40through the ages.

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