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Villages by the Sea

Series 4

Culross

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for years

Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning example of a 17th-century Scottish royal burgh village. Culross was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and boasts the very first place in the world to have a mine shaft that extended under the sea floor.

Entering this village is like stepping back in time 400 years, with many of the interesting details and decorations of the buildings remaining. It is also a place where witch hunting was rife and superstitions lived alongside innovative industry. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Ben Robinson
Producer:
George Boyle
Series Editor:
Zoe Thorman
Executive Producer:
Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer:
Dympna Jackson
Production Company:
Purple Productions

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