In a breezy Dorset field, pigs began to uncover pieces of Roman mosaic floor tiles. Nearby, a Bournemouth University excavation team discovered some burial sites. The farmer, Simon Meaden, invited Time Team to explore the area further. John's geophysical survey indicated significant activity beneath the surface. Before long, various artifacts began to surface, and Tony was thrilled to excavate a small beaker. Archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson outlined a timeline of burial practices from prehistoric to historic times. Meanwhile, Phil's trench faced an unexpected interruption from a flock of chickens. As they continued, a rich history of human activity emerged, revealing a sophisticated Roman villa complete with a bath-house.
Show
Time Team
Episode
S11E13
Air Date
Mar 28, 2004
Season 11 Episodes
S11E01
In Search of the Brigittine Abbey - Syon House, London
S11E02
A Roman Bath House and Edwardian Folly - Whitestaunton Manor, Somerset
S11E03
The Crannog in the Loch - Loch Migdale, Scottish Highlands
S11E04
Saxon Burials on the Ridge - South Carlton, Lincolnshire
S11E05
The Roman Fort That Wasn't There - Syndale, Kent
S11E06
An Iron-Age Trading Centre - Green Island, Dorset
S11E07
A Medieval Blast Furnace - The Old Furnace, Oakamoor, Staffordshire
S11E08
Rescuing a Mesolithic Foreshore - Goldcliff, Newport
S11E09
Fertile Soils, Rich Archaeology - Wittenham Clumps, Oxfordshire
S11E10
King Cnut's Manor - Nassington, Northamptonshire
S11E11
Back-Garden Archaeology: Revisiting a Roman Villa - Ipswich, Suffolk
S11E12
The Lost City of Roxburgh - Roxburgh, Scottish Borders
S11E13
Brimming with Remains - Cranborne Chase, Dorset