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.
In 1945, the remnants of a destroyed bastion were uncovered, and in 2001, an archaeological survey of the castle grounds was conducted over three days by the Time Team program, illuminating the castle's history and development.