Neil Oliver embarks on an exploration of Bronze and Iron Age sites that held spiritual significance for ancient Britons, viewing water as both a vital resource and a revered element. At Flag Fen near Peterborough, he uncovers a sprawling ancient causeway, complete with sacred items nestled among its wooden structures. His journey continues to Anglesey, where he finds swords, valuable artifacts, and even a slave chain that were ceremoniously placed. In Bath, at its sacred spring, Neil witnesses an early instance of the custom of tossing coins into water. The Romans honored the old deities while introducing their own, transforming Bath into one of the most revered locations in Roman Britain.
Show
Sacred Wonders of Britain
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Jan 06, 2014