The Massacre in the Cellar (Hopton Castle) | Series 17 Episode 5 | Time Team

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Tony Robinson and the team visit the remains of Hopton Castle in Shropshire. Although it's picturesque, it was the site of a series of gruesome battles that took place at height of the English Civil War.

Series 17, Episode 05

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[davebee]

I live near to the castle, since the filming of the episode it's been consolidated, cleared, a staircase put in to walk up to the entrance, walls topped off so that no more can fall and had a concrete floor put inside so you walk around inside, made safe and been opened up to visit for free to all.

[ClearTheRubble]

I love this show. When I'm depressed or stressed out, the Time Team always manages to help me forget my woes by reminding me that the woes of our ancestors were far worse....😱

[projectlessweforget]

As an American I'm loving this UK show.

[carolynallisee]

The guy who had the slow match was once my history teacher- he taught my second year at Secondary School, which included Early American history. It was common knowledge in the school that he was part of the Sealed Knot, but we always thought it was just his crazy hobby...

[pup]

I would *LOVE* to have a beer with Phil! He's such an upbeat, funny person. 👍

[tenburywellsmartin]

How i miss Channel 4s Time Team.Sunday evenings episodes were a must watch..Tonys enthusiasm, Phils keen ness to get stuck in, and the late Mick Astons knowledge...it was has so much rich history, they should bring it back.

[geigertec]

They only dug a tiny fraction of the sight and yet found a cannon ball, gold coin, musket balls, and a guy's tooth. Imagine how much more still lays under the ground for future archaeologists to find one day.

[quintinstephens]

I love how Tony and Helen discuss looking for a water-logged cellar while sitting on the bank of a small, rectangular pond…

[fratercontenduntocculta]

I'm always amazed at the sheer amount of history in the UK. It's crazy to think how much happened on those relatively small islands. And just like this show, there's more being found out almost every time someone digs.

[nomadpi]

This has been the most interesting episode, because men were involved in a death struggle. Shards of pottery don't compare with hopelessness. The defenders expected they were going to be killed whether or not a fight occurred. They expected no mercy would be given, so they gave none in return. They gave as bloody a defense as could be given. The glimmer of mercy was an illusion. It is thankful we still hear their names today.

[shelleythornton]

Phils laugh makes me smile every time i hear it.

[dnmurphy]

Nasty piece of work was Sam Moore. "In 1616, Samuel More accused his wife Katherine More of adultery and bearing four children with Jacob Blakeway, a neighbour. Samuel More, under his father Richard's direction, removed the four children from their home. Four years later, without their mother's knowledge, they were transported to the New World on board the Pilgrim Fathers' ship the Mayflower". 3 of the 4 children died that winter and are commemorated on the Pilgrim Memorial Tomb, Cole's Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts

[CartoonHistory]

This is really one of the better episodes. Amazing. Love Phil Harding in this one.

[nunyabusiness]

After watching these shows for the last year I've come to the conclusion that the ancient people of Britain all had the same hobby of tossing pottery all over the countryside.

[maximum-conatus]

I wish there was unlimited time team episodes

[chrismott]

Found this show about a month ago. I have just about watched every episode I can find. Phil is my favorite character along with Tony, Rahsha, and Tracey. Love the whole cast but those 4 are my favs.

[CaponeCabin]

Very much appreciate this program 🥰 from South Carolina USA. I must say your programs are outstanding

[lukeunsworth]

Love this place, as a Stone Mason I had the pleasure of assisting in the large scale conservation.

[nikolailucyk]

This dig always looked like a lovely dig, good team, nice weather, good finds, and a good story.

[Playinzkidz]

I loved this growing up as a kid. Still love the show thanks so much for this channel. I'm reliving my childhood and learning amazing history. Thanks guys love to all the time team