The Anglo-Saxon Graveyard Buried In Lincolnshire | Time Team | Timeline

The team investigate a possible fifth century cemetery in a ploughed field, where they find a metal shield boss. One male skeleton is holding a drinking vessel. There are hints of much earlier activity as well, including a Bronze Age barrow. Using authentic tools, they fashion a Saxon shield. Conservator Dana Goodburn-Brown examines the details in the x-rays of the shield boss; while Phil and members of Regia Anglorum demonstrate how the shields are used in battle. They are joined by bone specialists Alice Roberts and Margaret Cox, who unearth some coloured beads among the remains.

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[dogwoodhollow]

As an American from Alabama, my mind is boggled by the years y'all casually throw out like the 7th century. I love watching these videos. Thanks for all the time and work that has been put in to teach us all about your history.

[k.russell]

This is the type of content that I could watch all day. I can't imagine holding something that's almost 2000 years old and not freaking out. Truly incredible. Thanks for this.

[ralphbranham]

I have always been impressed with the fact that no matter what direction you take a step you can find History in the ground in England

[Axgoodofdunemaul]

I get a little teary-eyed when I think of these people, who seem so real, yet who are so far away, forgotten until now.

[IAmMrQ]

Something therapeutic about escaping into history when life gets heavy for me. Makes me realize how much worse my existence could've been while simultaneously getting lost in time.

[greyangelpilot]

From an American, who has Anglo/Norse/Celtic/Galic heritage, this is like real-time historic archeologic decoding how many of our working/agrarian class 5th Century citizens may have lived & died. Thanks Tony & Team for this insightful History Lesson !

[papwithanhatchet]

I love the eccentric people of the Time team and their contagious excitement and optimism.

[DavidBauer]

Rowan Atkinson’s Edmund Blackadder was such a great comedic performance, but Tony Robinson’s Baldrick was pure brilliance!!!

So neat to see Tony as himself!

[skeeterb]

the UK has so much history. It's amazing to make such a find in Lincolnshire. The Anglo-Saxon history uncovered in that field is amazing.

[Lucius]

The "cheese glue" used to attach the hide to the shield is pretty much the same recipe used by Medieval & Renaissance artists to make up painting panels; it has often survived better than the wood itself.

[santbibliophile]

This what I always think about every time I go outside. I always imagine how many historical sites were buried beneath the concrete streets, and who were the greatest people who have set foot in the areas people in modern time do not know about.

[baalamo]

Recreating the shield was brilliant - especially seeing how it held up to different blows. Truly remarkable the skill they had to create such things. I was especially amazed with how simple it was to make glue! We're so used to picking up such things from the store, already made and bottled, that I'd never even wondered where it came from. Very well done presentation. Always enjoy this team!

[Sheila-G]

Love Phil he can make color changes in the dirt exciting with his enthusiasm (I was devastated when Mick passed away) love this show, I've been watching for years

[rindapelton]

The story was presented with deep respect, appreciation for the opportunity, and excitement of any finds or no finds. Rediscovering of battle equipment and testing it out. I'm impressed with much Appreciation for all your talents and skill!

[mcburcke]

That's a startling amount of history revealed in only three days!...well done, Time Team!

[NanZingrone]

I never get tired of these. Watched them all in real time in when the show was on, and love revisiting them.

[karanfield]

Incredible. 45000 yrs of history. The wonderful people who lived and died. It's fascinating. Thanku T.T. from new Zealand.

[roahnosh]

I love the fact that they included the person who first discovered the area even they themselves could have employed one of their own. Such a nice gesture very wholesome.

[karenlm]

I love this man's documentaries. He's always so enthusiastic. Unfortunate the government doesn't protect a land that clearly deserves to be fully excavated. There is so much to learn from the past. Everything from what they did, what they wore, what they ate, their health/age/gender, their ceremonies, and their stories. I guess we are lucky enough to know this little bit.

[fumastertoo]

I never get tired of watching these awesome shows. What an amazing find in the middle of that field, bravo!