Time Team Season 14 Episode 11

Time Team Season 14 Episode 11 Road to the Relics, Godstone, Surrey

  • March 21, 2009

In Time Team season 14 episode 11, titled 'Road to the Relics, Godstone, Surrey', the team heads to Godstone in Surrey to investigate a mysterious group of earthworks. The earthworks are believed to be the remnants of an ancient road and may hold clues about the area's religious history.

The team, consisting of archaeologists and historians, sets up camp near the site and begins their investigation by examining old maps and documents. They discover that the road may have been part of a pilgrimage route that led to a nearby religious site.

The team begins their excavation and quickly uncovers a wealth of artifacts, including pottery shards, bones, and coins. They also find several hearths and evidence of inhumation burials. They determine that the site was likely a religious settlement, possibly dating back to the Romano-British period.

As they investigate further, the team discovers another, more recent layer to the site. They find evidence of a 19th-century farmstead, including a well and a barn. They surmise that the farm may have been built on top of the previous religious settlement and may have even utilized some of the existing structures.

Using a combination of historical research and on-site investigation, the team pieces together the history of the site. They uncover evidence of the area's religious significance throughout history, from the Romano-British period to the present day. The team's findings shed new light on the area's past and help to deepen our understanding of the region's religious heritage.

Overall, 'Road to the Relics, Godstone, Surrey' is an illuminating and engaging episode of Time Team. The team's expertise, combined with their passion for uncovering history, results in an informative and entertaining look at the past. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the world around you, this episode is sure to captivate and inspire.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 21, 2009
  • Language
    English