Ep 5. Chapel of Secrets

Time Team season 19 episode 5, titled "Chapel of Secrets," follows the team as they head to the small town of Royston in Hertfordshire, England, in search of the remains of a medieval chapel. Upon arrival, they are greeted by local historian Dr. Carenza Lewis, who explains the significance of the chapel and provides some background information on the area.

The chapel, which was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, was thought to have been built in the 12th century and was used by the local community for centuries before falling into disuse and eventually being dismantled in the 16th century. Despite its long history and importance to the town, very little of the chapel remains today, with only a few scattered stones and a partial outline of the foundation still visible.

Undeterred by the lack of visible remains, the Time Team sets about the task of uncovering the secrets of the chapel, using a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional archaeological techniques. With the help of ground-penetrating radar, they are able to identify the probable location of the chapel's foundations, and set to work excavating the area.

As the team digs deeper, they begin to uncover some intriguing finds, including several pieces of medieval pottery, a small section of stained glass window, and a curious stone cross. These discoveries provide clues about the chapel's history and its place in the local community, and set the team on a path of discovery that leads them to some surprising conclusions.

Throughout the episode, the team is faced with a number of challenges, including difficult weather conditions, the almost complete lack of visible remains, and the need to excavate in a busy and densely populated town center. Despite these obstacles, they keep their spirits high and their focus on the task at hand, determined to uncover the secrets of Royston's medieval chapel.

As the episode draws to a close, the team presents their findings to Dr. Lewis and a group of local historians, revealing the true extent of the chapel's layout and shedding light on its storied past. Though much of the chapel remains shrouded in mystery, the Time Team's excavation has provided a tantalizing glimpse into its history and significance, leaving viewers eager to learn more about this fascinating piece of medieval architecture.