Here's the next variation of our site map. This particular model gives a greater sense of the topography and contours of the area in question, as well as the current tree cover.
NOTE: Map is strictly for personal viewing and not for distribution or publication!
2022-09-30 15:15:26 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the morning of Day One in Shropshire...
While the rest of the crew have headed over to the main dig site, Derek and Lawrence have taken a brief detour to nearby Whittington Castle to meet a few characters.
In this video diary, we provide a revealing look behind the scenes while filming a key segment for the site's story.
Keep a look out for our Site Walkabout later in the day, plus another layer of data for our site map.
2022-09-30 11:23:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Since Time Team has returned, we've transported you back to the Iron Age, Roman Britain, and the early Medieval period, to investigate an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery.
While there's still so much more to share of our Norfolk dig, it's time now to transport ourselves to a more recent period of history... about three weeks ago to be precise!
This weekend, we're heading back to Time Team's dig earlier this September: a Knights Hospitaller preceptory in Shropshire, near the Welsh border. Are ...
2022-09-29 19:47:35 +0000 UTC View Post
What's that you say? You'd like more Dig Watch? Well, ok then!
In our next instalment, we're rewinding back to Day One of our Norfolk dig to meet some of the wonderful community volunteers.
Just half a mile or so from the main cemetery site, we've been simultaneously running a test-pit survey with the villagers and local community groups.
Dani and Carenza have been busy here for much of the weekend. After all, we all know how much Time Team likes to indulge in some back-gard...
2022-09-27 20:20:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's Derek, Lawrence and Tim at the end of Day 3, reflecting on the weekend, while also looking ahead to that all-important third site. Tim reveals some more exclusive details of the theme we are exploring.
So, that's a wrap for our Norfolk dig – all finished!
Except, it isn't really finished at all, because we have so much more to come from what was a rollercoaster of a weekend...
What else is in the pipelines? We've been treated to:
A look back at our 3 day dig in rural Norfolk.
What a brilliant weekend with our wonderful Time Team family! We hope you’ve enjoyed the Dig Watch coverage so far and we can’t wait to share even more with you over the coming weeks. There really is so much more to come, including the postponed Dig Watch coverage of our other Shropshire dig still to come too, so stay tuned.
Don’t forget to share the news with all your friends and family that - TIME TEAM IS BACK! The more suppor...
2022-09-26 10:18:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Dr Newton has landed... and so has our final Site Walkabout of the dig, direct from the field!
Unfortunately, word got around the site that Derek and Lawrence are genuine, actual archaeologists, and so they got coerced into opening a new trench. But that didn't stop us from delivering our Site Walkabout courtesy of the new roving mic!
What you've seen so far is just a small fraction of the amazing footage we've captured over the weekend. We have lots more antics, interviews, mini ...
2022-09-25 18:25:38 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the afternoon of Day Three, and we can't believe how quickly the dig has been whizzing by. But there's still plenty to resolve in the last remaining hours of the day. We have another insightful Site Walkabout on the way (currently uploading), which we cannot wait to share with you.
Some of you have asked to see a plan of the site, so we thought we'd get the ball rolling with an interactive 3D model of the main location. The area here shows the Data Dome and our services tents, with...
2022-09-25 14:51:13 +0000 UTC View Post
In our next Spoil Heap Q&A, Derek and Lawrence catch up with presenter Gus Casely-Hayford to discover more about his personal interests, his experience as one of the newbies on Time Team, thoughts on fashion, and what he loves most about uncovering history.
2022-09-24 22:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the end of Day 2 and what a day it has been! As you'd expect, we've had lots of twists and turns, with some great archaeology along the way.
Don't forget to enter our competition for some fantastic goodies. All the details can be found in the previous post.
Finally, keep a look out for our interview with Gus, coming up later.
2022-09-24 18:43:12 +0000 UTC View Post
To celebrate being back on digs, shooting Dig Watch and making new episodes - we have a special competition for you!
We've an incredible bundle of Time Team merchandise up for grabs, including merch signed by the cast and crew - worth over £300!!
HOW TO ENTER?
Like/Comment on this post and Share the video to be in with a chance to WIN!
Copy/paste the text in bold below for easy sharing!!
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2022-09-24 18:30:49 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time for your next instalment of Dig Watch... as you'll see we've had some truly beautiful weather here today in Norfolk!
We've also just returned from filming a fantastic interview in the field with Gus, and some test-pitting action in the village, both of which will be coming soon.
Please keep all your comments and feedback coming in.
2022-09-24 16:32:49 +0000 UTC View Post
It's morning on Day Two here in Norfolk and we're ready for another action-packed day on site. Yesterday ended with emotions high and several key questions, which we hope to answer over the next two days.
We have some more Q&A sessions lined up to record this afternoon, and there are also rumours that Dr Sam Newton has his Saxon lyre with him, so join us for more updates throughout the day!
2022-09-24 10:27:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Derek and Lawrence for the first Site Walkabout of Time Team's current excavation in Norfolk.
As you'll have come to expect with Time Team, it has been an intense and at times emotional Day One for members of the team, with plenty of exciting avenues to explore over the next few days.
We have lots more still to come from today's adventures, so keep a look out right here on Patreon.
See you tomorrow!
2022-09-23 22:43:52 +0000 UTC View Post
It's gone 9 O'clock in the evening here in Norfolk after a very busy day. But the Patreon coverage doesn't stop there...
Right now, we're still in the field (literally in a field), waiting for Day One's Site Walkabout to finish uploading for your viewing pleasure (45% and counting!).
Until then, we hope you enjoy the first of our Spoil Heap Q&A sessions, featuring Pete Spencer. In Derek's words, Pete is the 'glue that holds it all together' - a field archaeologist by tra...
2022-09-23 20:09:57 +0000 UTC View Post
It's after lunch now and it's all happening... we have two trenches open (finally!), as well as lots of test pits. We've just recorded a couple of fantastic Q&A sessions and are getting ready for our daily Site Walkabout.
In the meantime, Derek treats us to a little tour behind the scenes as things were getting started earlier this morning.
2022-09-23 14:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
It's approaching lunchtime now on site, and here's a quick update from Tim this morning.
We have more updates coming throughout the day, so keep a look out for the notifications - and remember, if you don't wish to receive a notification email for each new post, you can turn these off in your personal account settings.
2022-09-23 11:46:10 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a very misty morning here in Norfolk as we prepare for a busy weekend ahead! All the team are now on site and starting to open the first trenches. As things start to get underway, we'll be going on our first Site Walkabout, so please keep a look out for that later in the day.
We'll also be recording our first Q&A sessions so thank you for all your wonderful questions, and please keep them coming!
2022-09-23 09:35:11 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Day Zero, we're somewhere in Norfolk and we're poised for an exciting weekend...
Are you ready?
2022-09-22 18:24:32 +0000 UTC View Post
The time has come to start sending us your questions!
Please use the comments section below to ask away. Again, begin your reply with the name of the specific individual, or keep it more general and we'll put it to the team.
As well as the Anglo-Saxon theme, please do include any wider questions about Time Team, archaeological techniques, real ale and fruit-based pizza toppings.
We'll do our very best to answer as many as possible for you.
2022-09-21 20:20:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Anglo-Saxon Cemetery (East Anglia): 23rd to 25th September
We're excited to confirm that our full Dig Watch coverage will resume this weekend, with action 'live from the field' of our second dig: an Anglo-Saxon cemetery.
During the dig itself, you'll be treated to:
All posted directly...
2022-09-21 12:47:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Our Knights Hospitaller preceptory dig has drawn to a close, and we're busy cataloguing finds, filling in trenches and returning home.
We're now collating all of our behind-the-scenes content (photos, videos, models and more) to share with you in due course. In the interim, we hope you enjoy these quick snapshots taken over the weekend.
Many of us hadn't seen each other since our 2021 digs, so there was much catching up to do. Despite some rain, thankfully the downpours we had exp...
2022-09-14 10:53:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning from the field!
It is Day 3, as we investigate the site of a potential Knights Hospitaller Preceptory. We have another busy day ahead of us, with many outstanding questions still to be resolved.
We know how eager you are for news from the site, and look forward to sharing the full and extensive coverage when the schedule resumes very soon (full details to be announced).
We are capturing lots of fascinating insights into the process for the Dig Watch coverage, an...
2022-09-12 08:14:41 +0000 UTC View Post
We are somewhere on the Welsh Marches – the border between England and Wales – investigating the site of a potential Knights Hospitaller preceptory.
What would you like to know? Please put your questions to the team in the comments section below. Please include general questions for any of the team or start with the name of the person it's directed to.
We'll answer as many as we can in our upcoming 'Spoil Heap' sessions, to be released when normal programming resumes.
Hi everyone,
We hope you're well.
Here's a message from our Series Producer, Tim Taylor, filmed on location at the start of our first dig.
Please follow the link to see a wonderful image of the late Queen in her role with the Order of St John, the successor organisation to the Knights Hospitaller:
2022-09-10 18:09:49 +0000 UTC View PostDear everyone,
In light of yesterday’s sad news, after a period of reflection and consultation with the team, we have decided to go ahead with the first Time Team shoot, in a respectful way, with the main episode to be released as planned next Spring.
Out of respect, we are reviewing the release schedule of our ‘as live’ Dig Watch coverage.
Rest assured, we will produce a range of unique insights into the archaeology and production process, as well as answering y...
2022-09-09 11:35:16 +0000 UTC View Post
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). From all of us at Time Team, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to The Queen's family and friends.
Images: https://www.royal.uk/
2022-09-08 21:01:53 +0000 UTC View Post
At each of our upcoming digs, we'll be addressing some pivotal research questions. For example: how exactly do you pronounce 'Knights Hospitaller'?
Thankfully, Derek and Lawrence have already shown the initiative by tackling the question head on...
On a more serious note, Dig One is almost upon us so please watch this space for all the updates, including your opportunities to put questions to the team.
Thank also for Derek and Lawrence for being good sports in all...
2022-09-08 13:16:56 +0000 UTC View Post
We're busy packing our bags for the first dig of September... so don't forget your toothbrush, flotation tank or portable XRF machine!
In fact, thunder is roaring in the background as we type this, so we might need our umbrellas too.
Exciting times are ahead, but what are you most looking forward to about the upcoming digs?
Let us know in our 'just for fun' poll!
Ch...
2022-09-06 09:17:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Time Team will be digging two new sites this September: a Knights Hospitaller Preceptory and an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery.
And we’re inviting you to join us online and interact with the team as the action unfolds!
What is Dig Watch?
Dig Watch is our behind-the-scenes coverage during the making of Time Team. We will be providing exclusive access and unique insights into an archaeological dig, as well as the production process of creating a Time Team episode.
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