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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.
Episodes in Season 19
Dig by Wire - Gateholm Island, Pembrokeshire
50 min
A Village Affair - Bitterley, Shropshire
50 min
The Drowned Town - Dunwich, Suffolk
50 min
The First King of Racing - Newmarket, Suffolk
50 min
Chapel of Secrets - Beadnell, Northumberland
50 min
A Copper Bottomed Dig - Pentrechwyth, Swansea
50 min
The Only Earl Is Essex - Colne Priory, Essex
50 min
Secrets of the Dunes - Kenfig, Bridgend
50 min
Rome's Wild West - Caerleon, Newport
50 min
How to Lose a Castle - Crewkerne, Somerset
50 min
King John's Lost Palace - Clipstone, Nottinghamshire
50 min
The Time Team Guide to Burial
50 min
Time Team's Greatest Discoveries
50 min
