Time Team - Season 19 Episode 10 How to Lose a Castle - Crewkerne, Somerset
For generations a family of Somerset farmers have been wondering if there was ever actually a castle on top of the hill they call Castle Hill. A medieval charter refers to a Norman castle in the area, but they are not clear about exactly where and there are several likely locations. Geophysics' radar shows a large rectangular structure, possibly a keep. There is debate as to whether it was timber or stone. Raksha and Paul are excited by some 12th century pottery, indicating that the building may date from the Anarchy period rather than the Norman conquest. Moreover, a metal spur hints at a cavalry based fort. They are joined by castles expert Marc Morris, and quarryman Zak England demonstrates how to split a stone. Phil tastes mead for the first time. Mick is beginning to doubt whether the building was ever completed.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: More4, Channel 4, YouTube
Director: Tim Taylor
Cast: Gus Casely-Hayford, Natalie Haynes, Carenza Lewis, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth, Helen Geake
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First Air Date: Jan 16, 1994
Last Air date: Apr 07, 2024
Season: 21 Season
Episode: 239 Episode
Runtime: 50 minutes
IMDb: 7.10/10 by 14.00 users
Popularity: 19.3
Language: English
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A Copper Bottomed Dig - Pentrechwyth, Swansea
The Only Earl Is Essex - Colne Priory, Essex
Secrets of the Dunes - Kenfig, Bridgend
Rome's Wild West - Caerleon, Newport
How to Lose a Castle - Crewkerne, Somerset
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