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Time Team Assemble!

A find...

You may remember a little while ago, we shared a photo of this find, discovered on an upcoming Time Team dig site. 

In this brief clip, we asked the local expert to share a bit more information...

Matt Williams returns to the team!

We know many of you are eagerly awaiting more news about the upcoming digs, including who else will be on the team. We'll be sharing lots of exciting updates with you very soon. In the meantime, here's one that we hope will make you smile...

We're delighted to announce the return of Matt Williams!

Keep a look out for our exclusive interview with Matt this Saturday night at 7pm BST on the Time Team Official YouTube channel. Patrons will be hearing more from Matt in the weeks ahead,...

Post Dig Analysis: In the Shadow of the Tor (S14E13)

In this Patreon exclusive, Dani Wootton and Dr Ben Gearey go into further detail about the role of environmental archaeology and the dig on Bodmin Moor. Ben also reveals the results of the all-important carbon dating of the monument – but it might not be quite as expected...

Watch the episode on Time Team Classics: https://youtu.be/HGG27k7pTO4

Watch the commentary on Time Team Official: 2021-04-28 18:20:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Masterclass: Geophysics and GPR

In the second half of Time Team's original run, Jimmy Adcock quickly became an integral part of the team, bringing his considerable GPR knowhow (and legendary pranks) to John Gater's geophys arsenal. 

On screen, Jimmy might easily have been mistaken for a gardener, busily 'mowing the lawn' out of focus in the background. In fact, he was surveying the landscape using state-of-the-art GPR instruments, mapping hidden features beneath our feet in incredible 3D detail.

Time and ag...

Post Dig Analysis: Bodies in the Shed (S13E01)

If you caught the official commentary for this episode, you might have heard Dani tease a juicy new bit of information about one of the finds at Glendon Hall. As it turns out, the post-excavation analysis proved particularly fruitful...

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oEs_us18fZU

Watch the official commentary here: https://youtu.be/lIs...

Post Dig Analysis: Picts and Hermits (S12E08)

Dani Wootton meets Mike Arrowsmith and Sue Hamstead of Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society to find out the latest chapter in this fascinating story linked to the mysterious Picts.

To find out more about their excellent work, visit: https://wemysscaves.org/about-us/

They have also created an incredible interactive 4D map of the Wemyss coastline and caves, preserving the insights they hold forever. Take a look r...

Time Team's Ultimate Dig Checklist

As we edge closer to our digs, it's time to start thinking about what we'll need to bring with us. Just like a seaside holiday, there'll be plenty of buckets and spades. Optimistically, we're packing the sun screen, just in case the sun decides to grace us with its presence!

But what exactly do you need to bring for both an archaeological excavation and a television shoot? 

Thankfully our good friends Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw aka 'Career in Ruins' are on-hand to provide...

Post Dig Analysis: Boat on the Rhine (S13E05)

Community archaeologist, Dani Wootton goes into greater detail about the amazing discoveries in Utrecht with Erik Graafstal, placing them in context of the Limes Germanicus – part of the Roman Empire's immense frontier system.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/xm54srcoLis

Watch the commentary here: https://youtu...

Finding Eanswythe (New upload)

Back by popular demand, it's... Eanswythe!

Apologies to everyone who has experienced issues with Vimeo integration on various devices. As a result – and while this is being investigated by Patreon's developers – we're trialling other platform options. We hope you enjoy this incredible story from a very colourful period of Early English history.

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In this fascinating discussion with Dr Andrew Richardson of Canterbury Archaeological Trust, Dani Wootton gets the lowdow...

Archaeological Philosophy

Inspired by the book, 'Digging for the Past' by Greek archeologist, Yannis Sakellarakis, Tim and Helen get a little bit philosophical...

2/4/21 – An update from Tim Taylor

Hi everyone,

Here's the latest update from Tim, which will be going out soon on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.

Best wishes from all the team.

UPDATE: We're now putting up the premiere screen to show this to the wider public this evening at 6pm BST. Thanks

More Classics are on the way!

And now for some good news... we're delighted to announce that we'll be returning to our Time Team Classics schedule with more great episodes from the vaults on Sundays and Wednesdays.

We're kicking things off this Easter Sunday 4th April, with a cracking episode filmed in Wales. We'll also be joined by Helen Geake for our exclusive episode commentary on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.

More details to follow very soon.

PLEASE NOTE:

We often get asked...

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Thanks to everyone who has joined us on Patreon, old and new. We appreciate your support and have lots more exclusive Time Team content coming your way very soon.

We're aware of current access issues on some devices affecting the video integration from Vimeo. This seems to be a temporary wider platform issue. We've flagged this with Patreon, and they also ask that users contact them directly at the Patreon Help Center, so that they can troubleshoot, according to the specific device.

Finding Eanswythe

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In this fascinating discussion with Dr Andrew Richardson of Canterbury Archaeological Trust, Dani Wootton gets the lowdown on an incredible 1400-year old detective story, involving an early Anglo-Saxon saint and member of the Kentish royal family.

St Eanswythe was the grand-daughter ...

5000 Patrons! Thank you!

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve made it to our next goal. 5000 Patrons. WOW! We couldn’t have done it without you - thank you all so much!

We’re excited to have you on this journey with us and will be sharing our next steps and more news very soon. Well done everyone!

Meet the Producer Patrons: Session 1 (Part 2)

Picking up where Part 1 left off, we return to our opening session with the Producer Patrons for the promised Site Wrestle – and it's a great one too!

Our Producer Patrons have found a couple of fantastic sites of their own to bring to the table: Houghton on the Hill in Norfolk, home to a small church with a huge story, and Blick Mead, a mysterious site just a few miles from Stonehenge in Wiltshire...

Bring it on!

Meet the Producer Patrons: Session 1 (Part 1)

In this session, we meet some of our Producer Patrons, highlighting the global reach of Time Team's supporters – from the East Coast of the UK to the West Coast of the USA!

Series Producer Tim Taylor shares an update on some of the technology now at our disposal, and the Producers put their questions to Tim.

Then, the gauntlet is laid down for an impromptu Site Wrestle...

Time Team Assemble!

"We're putting the band back together!" 

Following the announcement of our first two dig sites, things are starting to get just a little bit exciting here at Time Team HQ.

We're edging closer to our target of 5000 supporters on Patreon – thank you all so much for joining us, we really appreciate your support! But can you help us spread the word further and smash our goal?

Put simply, the more supporters we get, we more we can do!

NOTE: We'll be puttin...

Have you seen our interview with Tony?

In case you've missed it, here's our exclusive interview with Time Team's original presenter, chief supporter and super fan – Sir Tony Robinson!

Tony looks back on over 20 fantastic years of Time Team with some of his favourite moments and experiences on the show. He also looks forward to this new chapter in Time Team's history, as our Honorary Patron!

Digital Site Mapping: Initial Steps

Key to each new dig will be the multi-layered, data-rich 3D site map that enables us to select targets with pinpoint precision. We've called in data supremo and experienced digging archaeologist Pete Spencer, to help us collate and visualise the data.

To kickstart the process, we take a look at the Roman fort at Brancaster previously evaluated by Time Team. The available data makes it an ideal example to demonstrate how the layering and comparison of discreet information can help our un...

Post Dig Analysis: Saxons on the Edge (S15E08)

If anyone knows anything about archaeology in Leicestershire it's Peter Liddle MBE. That's exactly why Time Team called upon his expertise to help us find evidence of Anglo-Saxon settlement in the county. Peter suggested Stonton Wyville – and his suggestion delivered! Now, Dani Wootton has caught up with Peter again to find out why he selected this particular site, and how it fits within the wider context of the region.

Peter is chair of the Leicestershire Fieldworkers. Find out more ...

A little bit of news...

Just between you and us (and anyone who read The Telegraph this morning), here's a little bit of news that we hope you will like.

We will be making a similar announcement tonight on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.

Please join us at 7pm GMT, like the video and share the news!

Thank you.

Post Dig Analysis: Court of the Kentish King

Time Team’s resident archaeologist Dani Wootton catches up with Dr Andrew Richardson of Canterbury Archaeological Trust, who was involved in our dig at Eastry and has carried out fascinating further research since.

Watch the full episode on Time Team Classics: https://youtu.be/N8pK0ikTymM

Watch Sam Newton's commentary on Time Team Official: https:...

Producers' Perspective: Thoughts on Format

Tim Taylor and Jim Mower reflect on the Stilton episode, recently released on Time Team Classics, using this as a launchpad for a discussion on format. They add further colour to the ongoing 'three day' debate. Their discussion continues in tonight's episode commentary for 'Street of the Dead' at 5.30pm GMT.

Catch up on the Stilton episode on Time Team Classics here: https://youtu.be/DZTsAh2frfI

Have your say: What’s your favourite site contender?

You’ve joined in our Site Wrestles and now the time has come to have your say in our official Patreon poll!

We’ve enjoyed reading all of your insightful comments about the sites discussed so far. As we get closer to potential digs, we’d love to know which sites you would like to progress to the next stage.

If you've just joined us and haven't seen all the Site Wrestles ye...

Site Wrestle (Career in Ruins): Neolithic Long Barrow

You may be aware of the fantastic (and fantastically-named) archaeology podcast, 'Career in Ruins', hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman. (If not, you should really check it out!) You might also have seen the duo pop up as occasional guests on our Teatime sessions.

Lawrence is Lead Historic Environment Advisor for Forestry England, whilst Derek is Deputy Head of Bournemouth University's prestigious Department of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Their professional lives give them ...

Dig Competition Winners Announced!

Congratulations to Dusan Petras (Slovakia) and Julian Back (England) – the very lucky winners of our competition to join Time Team on a future dig!

Thank you to everyone who has backed Time Team on Patreon so far. Please continue to support us to help make these new digs a reality – and spread the word to your friends too! Things are starting to get just a little bit exciting now as we edge closer to new fieldwork. But we need you to stay with us to keep the spirit going.

Site Wrestle Reflections: Helen Geake

As the dust settles on the opening round of Site Wrestles, Series Producer Tim Taylor catches up with Helen Geake to reflect upon what they've learnt. Quite a lot, as it turns out!

There's been much debate (among the team and Patrons) around the pros and cons of Time Team's traditional format, as well as the opportunity to explore different approaches in this new era. Tim and Helen tease out these ideas further, considering the value in taking a longer view on certain sites.

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Site Wrestle (Producers): Roman Villa

It's the final contender in this latest round between Series Producer Tim Taylor and Development Producer Jim Mower – the Roman villa in Central England. We won't say we've saved the best until last, but it certainly seems to tick a lot of boxes!

Remember, it's not just the about villa itself; the landscape it inhabits could play an equally important role in the story. But tell us what you think...