Unearthing Britain’s Most Remote Historical Site | Extreme Archaeology | Unearthed History

Explore the extreme world of archaeology as the Extreme Archaeology team, led by vulcanologist Mark Davis, ventures to Britain's most remote historical site – Kame of Isbister, a jagged sea stack in the far north of Shetland. Joined by skilled experts, including archaeologist Katie Hurst, bone specialist Alice Roberts, and geophysicist Meg Waters, the team aims to uncover the mysteries of this inhospitable location

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[EarthScienceTV]

This expedition to Britain's most remote historical site reveals how even the most inaccessible places can hold significant clues to human history. The team's expertise across disciplines is crucial for piecing together the site's story.

[pearlspiers]

To my inexperienced mind regarding archaeological dig sites… taking into account my military job of “Movements” moving soldiers/troops and gear, my thoughts were:

RESEARCH
PLANNING
LOGISTICS
TRANSPORT

translation:

research the local history, geology, topography, weather, etc.

Logistics: ensure gear, campsites, food, technology, climbing experts, safety crew are in situ prior to arrival of the archaeologists;

Travel: self explanatory lol…

More particularly ensure that excavation and archaeological investigative tools are in place on the dig site ready for the “experts” arrival to maximise their LIMITED TIME on site.

I admire their enthusiasm and dedication. They are more than likely working with stringent funds. I do believe that with more effective planning… … …

Regardless of my uneducated observations… I was fascinated by the subject and enjoyed the content of this YT vid 😊👍🏽💕 THANK YOU for uploading!

[bertvosburg]

Didn't seem very well planned but the crew were troopers all the same. Dr Alice Roberts kneeling in the rain on the possible viking "boat" site was priceless. Slog on, never give up.

[susanbartman]

I’m no expert, but in the world would you plan this trip in October?

[davejohnston]

After further thoughts, and a wee dram or three of Paddy's Irish single malt... there is the possibility that this could be one of the hermitages established by Brendan of Clonfert (c. AD 484 – c. 577) He is one of the early Irish monastic saints and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. I've no idea as to how to establish or refute this conjecture, but let's put it out there as chum for Academia to gnaw on, shall we?

[natalieb.]

Unfortunateley you find no proof you wanted, but what an adventure to have! and I can feel your passion for digging 🤗💪

[davejohnston]

Conjecture: Its a Viking summer fishing village... Stone walls sailcloth, used for roofing, any wood products are brought in, is used as drying frames, heat and cooking... The boat shape impression could be either, or both; a long house for feeding and religious use as well as identifying the clan and Kin currently occupying the place.

[jasethesmiff]

Im at the bit 'Quite possible monastic site'.... Mick Aston wouldve loved this.

[daylight]

Eh time team was the best archeologist show.

[TheHekateris]

I don't mean to offend the production team, but I needed a little less on walking the ridge. There's only so much "This is wicked scary!" I can take in an hour-long show. Having said that, what a curiosity! I very much appreciate that the expedition went out there to do the thing.

[noonehere]

Archaeology, rugged coastline, risky climbing, camping in a rugged place and beautiful intelligent women…..what more could you ask for!👍👍🤔😀

[jim-dopt]

Awesome Archaeology expedition!!
Everybody did their job and no injuries, right?
Charcoal is something useful for dating the site..., (thumbs up)
Viking..., just what phase? Heathen or Christian...?

[MystLily]

It surprises me that there are restrictions on how many dig sites and areas can be excavated given the location and erosion factors. How long can it be before another team goes in and only for a few days and dig up little bits because by the time any answers are found it could be too late to find out anything more about that site.
They could be missing out on extraordinary finds just because the government says no and I do understand that restrictions are there for a reason but when nature is eroding the site then it is best to go quickly. If I was on that dig, I'd want to stay there for a month or so, just to get the most out of it. A 2 day dig isn't worth it and given it was Viking possibly, what finds could have been uncovered given not a lot is known about them, what a missed opportunity

[sterlingmoose]

There seems to be a recurring theme with this series. Waste Day 1 with some pointless exercise to get to the site, don't take any gear then spend the next couple of days faffing about, then solve the mystery just in time. I can see why this format never had the popularity of Time Team. Katy reminds me of Jennifer Saunders, I keep expecting Dawn French to turn up and it turning into a ridiculous skit, but then they have the volcanologist guy for that.

[marylavine]

Interesting very interesting. The landscape would have been different so perhaps closer to main land.

[derjano]

Pity it has more become a documentary about climbing difficulties then actually archelogy.

[MrGozer]

It seems the Shetlands are huge mountains forced from the ocean floor. At one point they may have been big as the Himalayas. They have eroded over time to what they are now. Just goes to show that even mountains are no forever. Cool and creepy at the same time.

[susanjane]

I would be far more interested if there were less dramatic exposition and less dicey rope work. Focusing on the archeology would be far more entertaining. I do enjoy seeing so many women in this project.

[TheVeek]

Why in heck not get a helicopter to drop you there?

[paulmacfarlane]

This shows how weak we have become the Vikings that lived there built houses out there with no climbing gear..