Ep 7. An Iron-Age Roundhouse on Salisbury Plain
In this episode of Time Team, the experts travel to Salisbury Plain in search of an Iron-Age roundhouse. The team is met with a vast expanse of open land dotted with stones, but they are focused on finding a particular type of stone that would indicate the presence of an Iron-Age structure.
The team gets to work digging trenches and quickly discovers a post-hole that they believe to be part of the roundhouse. As they dig deeper, they unearth more evidence of Iron-Age activity, including pottery shards and animal bones. The team is excited to have found such a promising site and goes about mapping out the extent of the structure.
As the investigation continues, the team uncovers a mysterious mound that may have been a burial site. The team is cautious as they excavate, but they are intrigued by what they might find. After a careful examination, they determine that the mound does indeed contain a burial chamber that may date back to the Bronze Age.
Throughout the episode, the team is faced with challenges, including difficult terrain and unpredictable weather. They must work quickly to extract as much information as possible from the site before they are forced to leave. With each discovery, the team's excitement and enthusiasm grow, and they are able to piece together a better understanding of what life was like in this area during the Iron Age.
The episode culminates in a final excavation, where the team uncovers a treasure trove of artifacts, including bronze pins and jewelry. These findings help to fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge of the Iron Age, and the team reflects on the incredible journey they have had.
Overall, this episode of Time Team is a fascinating exploration of an Iron-Age roundhouse, and the challenges that archaeologists face when working in an open landscape. The team's commitment to their work, and their enthusiasm for uncovering the mysteries of the past is truly inspiring. Anyone interested in history or archaeology will find this episode to be a captivating journey through time.
