Time Team

Season 11 Episode 13: Brimming with Remains - Cranborne Chase, Dorset

Pigs rooting in a windswept field in Dorset unearthed fragments including Roman mosaic floor tiles. In addition, a Bournemouth University excavation team located some burials nearby. The farmer, Simon Meaden, has asked Time Team to investigate further. John's geophysics survey reveals a lot of activity. Very soon multiple finds start appearing, and to Tony's delight he is allowed to dig up a little beaker. Archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson produces a timeline of prehistoric and historic burial practices. Phil's trench is invaded by chickens. Gradually a complex picture emerges of human activity here over thousands of years, including a heated Roman villa with bath-house.

Genre:

Documentary, Mystery

Seasons:

21

Episodes:

246

Actor:

Gus Casely-Hayford, Natalie Haynes, Carenza Lewis

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1994

IMDb:

7.3