In 1945, the ruined barbican was discovered and in 2001, the castle grounds were excavated over three days by archaeological television programme Time Team, clarifying the layout of the castle and the history of its construction.
The remains of a ruined fortification were discovered in 1945, and in 2001, an archaeological excavation was conducted on the castle grounds over three days by the Time Team program, shedding light on the castle's structure and past development.