Sutton Hoo | Volunteer Test Pits: Tuesday 18th June (Timelapse)
Added 2024-06-19 12:22:45 +0000 UTCOur Patreon volunteers arrived on site yesterday, having travelled from all over the globe, as far as Europe, America and even Australia!
We'll be hearing from them and watching their progress in the end of week highlights, so keep a look out for all the developments right here on Patreon.
In the meantime, here's a timelapse from yesterday afternoon at the test pits. As you can see, our volunteers have been getting stuck in and doing an excellent job!
Comments
Kay from finds processing told me they were Viper's Bugloss or something similar.
A Bleese
2024-06-22 15:56:27 +0000 UTCThe Time Lapse certainly emphasises the energy, commitment and enthusiasm of the Team. It would have been great to be there. Congratulations to everyone.
JUDITH COOKE
2024-06-21 23:33:54 +0000 UTCThank you Martin. It was nice to meet you too.
Orla Levy
2024-06-21 16:15:08 +0000 UTCNice to have met you, Orla.
Martin Packer
2024-06-21 16:13:05 +0000 UTCSomebody mentioned they had "bug" in their name and that they were poisonous.
Martin Packer
2024-06-21 16:11:41 +0000 UTCThere were people from America and Australia volunteering. You may be lucky next time.
Orla Levy
2024-06-21 15:28:16 +0000 UTCThey are wild orchids
Orla Levy
2024-06-21 15:22:53 +0000 UTCThank you for a fantastic experience. I really enjoyed the dig and learned so much. Hopefully i will be back again.
Orla Levy
2024-06-21 15:21:59 +0000 UTCDid anyone get the name of the tall blue / purple flower stalks? Or their name?
Martin Packer
2024-06-21 11:30:54 +0000 UTCWe have some more timelapse from another angle, 360-Cam and Specs-Cam, all filmed at the test pits on the way!
Time Team
2024-06-21 09:41:44 +0000 UTCNarration and context on the way!
Time Team
2024-06-21 07:33:20 +0000 UTCExcellent, the future looks bright for you. You'll be back working in the trenches soon. 🙌
Patricia Amero
2024-06-21 04:42:26 +0000 UTCWill be getting the first one done later in the year. Mine is arthritis and I was ok when it was only one. Then the left hip decided to join in. Have volunteered on some digs where I live in Tasmania a few years back but would love to get to an English dig one day. Fortunately I have an archaeologist friend there who can get me involved.
David Boon
2024-06-21 02:24:03 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
Cheryl Kurucz
2024-06-21 00:36:40 +0000 UTCWell. I must be honest. This video didn’t do anything for me. I guess I value narration and context. Sorry.
Lorene Sinclair
2024-06-20 20:41:35 +0000 UTCTry watching this to "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolf, it will make you smile. Happy Digging Patreots.
Mark Allen
2024-06-20 20:23:21 +0000 UTC...in an overly dramatic & Monty Python-esque fashion 😉 "bring out yur dead"
Patricia Amero
2024-06-20 19:41:24 +0000 UTC😅 I hear you! I have congenital hip malformations, got Titanium/Zirconium Hybrid replacements in my 20s... returned to work (school) 3 months later both times... Life-changing, I hope you get yours soon and can join a future dig.🤞
Patricia Amero
2024-06-20 18:59:33 +0000 UTCCheers.
Dave Ludlam
2024-06-20 18:43:00 +0000 UTCI don't know how our pit was chosen. Possibly because it was in line with the hub.
Martin Packer
2024-06-20 17:12:30 +0000 UTCI bet you wish you could do all the digs this quick, great work just wish I had been chosen to be their
Garry Matthews
2024-06-20 16:41:37 +0000 UTCGive them a rest!
Alan McMillan
2024-06-20 15:04:44 +0000 UTCMusic added a lighthearted touch to what must be a lot of hard work. Fun to watch, sort of like an old time movie. Great opportunity for volunteers, even if it is hard work. I’d love to be there.
Mary Lu Perham
2024-06-20 13:20:39 +0000 UTCOur volunteers were selected at random from the applicants on Patreon. There are also volunteers provided by the National Trust, via their own process.
Time Team
2024-06-20 10:27:01 +0000 UTCRandom selection, mostly.
Martin Packer
2024-06-20 09:09:32 +0000 UTCHow were you chosen?
Dave Ludlam
2024-06-20 08:47:05 +0000 UTCHow were these patreon volunteers chosen?
Dave Ludlam
2024-06-20 08:45:31 +0000 UTCDid you sent out to be rude to the enthusiast volleys?
Leigh Francis
2024-06-20 08:16:03 +0000 UTCTerrible music :-(
Marisa Mia
2024-06-20 07:58:50 +0000 UTCThat is fabulous x
Katrina Copping
2024-06-20 06:11:35 +0000 UTCOh, and if you do go, don't forget to pick up one of the Sutton Hoo - Time Team badges.
Craig Richardson
2024-06-20 03:19:31 +0000 UTCPopped down for the day on Tuesday, and had a wander down to River View Field to check out the test pits, probably not long before this was filmed. Sutton Hoo is always worth a visit (this was my second in less than a month), but if you get the chance while the team is there, I would strongly recommend it, and daft as it sounds, the thrill of getting a chance to stand in the Time Time dome was palpable.
Craig Richardson
2024-06-20 01:57:14 +0000 UTCWhat was the drone filming??
Eirona Johansen
2024-06-20 01:14:15 +0000 UTCWhat does the Turkish Army have to do with Sutton Hoo?
BEAUSABRE23
2024-06-20 00:03:39 +0000 UTCQuestion for Matt or any of the archeologists; I'm from the USA and have never been to Britain (yet that is). I love the history behind Britain and can only imagine the excitement of being a part of a dig of this importance. If there is one, what's the one place outside of Britain that you would love to dig and learn more about?
Korey
2024-06-19 23:26:03 +0000 UTCLoved the time lapse and the music. Put a smile on my face
Mark Morgan
2024-06-19 23:00:44 +0000 UTCSo great to see what they are up to. Once I get new hips I might be able to put my hand up for a dig. At least speeded up I would look a bit quicker getting up from the kneeling position even with the current hips. 😂
David Boon
2024-06-19 21:56:29 +0000 UTCSuch fun !😊
Tom Gooden
2024-06-19 21:26:41 +0000 UTCI had no idea the camera was even on, imagine my surprise! Great work today!
Dan Angelino
2024-06-19 21:07:26 +0000 UTCThis was so fun to watch... you go Time Team Volunteers🙌 I visualize myself slowly crawling across the screen, dragging a tea trolly... stopping to wipe my brow (possibly keeling over) 😅
Patricia Amero
2024-06-19 21:02:39 +0000 UTCSo envious. I would have loved to have been picked to dig. Maybe next time!
Amethyst Gray
2024-06-19 19:53:57 +0000 UTC#3!
Nigel Sadler
2024-06-19 19:52:23 +0000 UTCSo excited about visiting next week!
Laura and Alex Tovey
2024-06-19 19:37:24 +0000 UTCYep; That's us. Which one is yours, Nigel?
Martin Packer
2024-06-19 18:40:26 +0000 UTCTest Pit 4 was Dan, Chris, Dave and I. I thought the camera would move around but it's basically all us.
Martin Packer
2024-06-19 18:36:46 +0000 UTCSo many great possibilities with every scrape of a trowl 🏛
KEVIN COOKE
2024-06-19 18:20:36 +0000 UTCWhat an amazing opportunity!!
Emily Spencer
2024-06-19 17:09:20 +0000 UTCIf I weren’t 11 I would be there for sure!! Maybe in future Time Team can have a more kid-friendly Patreon dig opportunity? Please?
Elizabeth Esser
2024-06-19 15:29:23 +0000 UTCWell done, volunteers and All. With you in spirit for sure!🕺🌿😎💕
Graham Stokes
2024-06-19 14:42:15 +0000 UTCJust been there they are all working hard its fascinating seeing some of what they have found. I heard that these test pits are bringing up a lot of neolithic finds.
Martin Gibbs
2024-06-19 14:19:49 +0000 UTCI am very jealous. I had really wanted to be a part of this dig. I’m sure the volunteers are over the moon being a part of this Time Team dig. I wish them success and hope they make some finds.
Lauren
2024-06-19 13:17:57 +0000 UTCThat is test pit #4 of 10 in the foreground.
Nigel Sadler
2024-06-19 13:17:54 +0000 UTCWhat a wonderful opportunity! I wish I could be there too!
Jen A
2024-06-19 13:04:04 +0000 UTCNooooo! I was there yesterday and didn't know 😭 I had considered popping back again on Thursday, I'm fascinated by the scans that can be done nowadays, I did start OU Earth Science degree, but I've only done the first year 😳
Kathy Ball
2024-06-19 12:59:59 +0000 UTCHope to come by & visit in July
sarah carlisle
2024-06-19 12:54:17 +0000 UTC“Getting stuck in” is one of my favorite Britishisms . 😁
Julianne Ture
2024-06-19 12:37:08 +0000 UTCLucky devils 😉 Looking forward to seeing it all tomorrow.
Jamie Goodman
2024-06-19 12:35:27 +0000 UTCJust a 26 hour flight and I could be there too. 😉
Graham Dombkins
2024-06-19 12:32:16 +0000 UTCWish I could be there!
Eilrobichaud
2024-06-19 12:27:09 +0000 UTC
