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S11E11 Back-Garden Archaeology: Revisiting a Roman Villa - Ipswich, Suffolk

2004-03-14

Renowned archaeologist Basil Brown found that Castle Hill, near Ipswich, is named for a significant Roman villa rather than a castle. Unfortunately, he didn’t finish his excavation, prompting local schoolchildren to invite Time Team to uncover more information. To achieve this, they’ll have to dig in several backyards. It quickly becomes apparent that Brown's measurements were off. On the second day, Phil finally makes a key discovery, but it takes digging 11 trenches across 8 gardens before the complete story unfolds. The team is joined by Roman expert David Neale and site director Miles Russe.

Season 11 Episodes

1
In Search of the Brigittine Abbey - Syon House, London
2004-01-04
 2
A Roman Bath House and Edwardian Folly - Whitestaunton Manor, Somerset
2004-01-11
 3
The Crannog in the Loch - Loch Migdale, Scottish Highlands
2004-01-18
 4
Saxon Burials on the Ridge - South Carlton, Lincolnshire
2004-01-25
 5
The Roman Fort That Wasn't There - Syndale, Kent
2004-02-01
 6
An Iron-Age Trading Centre - Green Island, Dorset
2004-02-08
 7
A Medieval Blast Furnace - The Old Furnace, Oakamoor, Staffordshire
2004-02-15
 8
Rescuing a Mesolithic Foreshore - Goldcliff, Newport
2004-02-22
 9
Fertile Soils, Rich Archaeology - Wittenham Clumps, Oxfordshire
2004-02-29
 10
King Cnut's Manor - Nassington, Northamptonshire
2004-03-07
 11
Back-Garden Archaeology: Revisiting a Roman Villa - Ipswich, Suffolk
2004-03-14
 12
The Lost City of Roxburgh - Roxburgh, Scottish Borders
2004-03-21
 13
Brimming with Remains - Cranborne Chase, Dorset
2004-03-28