Episode 234 - A royal raid: the 1303 burglary of the Crown Jewel treasury

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 5 a.m.

This week, we\u2019re tracing the story of a historic heist. But it\u2019s not the one from the 1660s involving the Crown Jewels and the Tower of London that some people might recognise. This raid dates back more than 700 years to 1303 and the reign of King Edward I, taking place in unlikely surroundings.\n\nHelping us piece together the story are English Heritage\u2019s head properties curator Dr Jeremy Ashbee and medieval historian Sally Dixon-Smith.\n\nFor more information about Chapter House and Pyx Chamber or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chapter-house-and-pyx-chamber.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices