Hunting King Harold (Portskewett, Wales) | S15E13 | Time Team

Harold's Field has long been rumoured as a site where Harold Godwinson, later to become King Harold, built a hunting lodge in 1065 after defeating the Welsh. The site is a scheduled monument, protected from excavation; but a local petition has succeeded in persuading Cadw to allow digging. So Time Team have been invited in to do their stuff. While Stewart believes there are signs of medieval occupation, any finds from an earlier, Saxon period would be a first for this area of Wales. The team are joined by historians Sam Newton and Jeremy Knight, local pottery expert Steve Clarke, and maritime archaeologist Nigel Nayling.

Series 15, Episode 13

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[markwallace]

Stewart Ainsworth is a dead-set legend. Never doubt this man and his magic eyes.

[nevillemignot]

I just love these shows when the two kings of the skeptics in Mick and Stewart get together and try to out-skeptic each other, it makes for great viewing. They spark off each other, with Stewart investigating the 'lumps and bumbs' with Mick's curious mind kicking in to help, it makes for great and interesting viewing.

[yvonneemmert]

I just LOVE how England is layered! There are Romans, Normans, Saxons, Jutes, Goths, Viking's, christans, Celtics, and various other visitors who came to stay. Never a dull moment in merry olde England. Makes me wonder why some ancient buildings survive and others don't. Always fascinating!

[altareggo]

It seems that the UK has an INSANE amount of incredible archaeology just waiting for someone to get around to unearthing it!!!! The Time Team project is a completely wonderful project that illustrates this fact delightfully. KUDOS to everyone connected with this exciting and educational effort: it's one of the best TV-inspired archaeological undertakings EVER!!!

[matthewpayne]

Every Time team episode is a history lesson that I have learned so much from. Thanks Time team.

[mariansmith]

Yes, I absolutely LOVE the artwork, the drawings. Victor is a wizard, he sees through time and puts it all on paper with pencil, pen & ink, or watercolor. Very good indeed.

[LiverpoolTours]

Tony Robinson is such a national treasure. Full of enthusiasm for everything he has ever commentated on.

[Linda-yqew]

And not to leave out Victor's renditions of the past. Well done, super job.

[GeneralLeia]

Great episode; the pottery expert brought a whole new level of eccentric, passionate nerd to the scene - loved it!

[broshmosh]

RIP Mick Aston, a necessary voice of reason in an emotion-driven project.

[sparkleypegs]

The most brilliant thing about this episode is that man's eyebrows. EPIC!

[carolynmattingly]

The absolute joy of Sam Newton is infectious.

[OldMusicFan]

Stuart is a very good Intel guy. Very sharp.

[schlirf]

I will never complain about having to dig test pits in the dusty and dry environments of Mexico, Peru or the Caribbean again. Hats off to you guys!

[williamrobinson]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks Team! 🌟👍

[MarijeK]

What a great episode! I love Saxon and Norman and early medieval stuff. For some reason, the Romans don't have the same magic for me. I also really enjoy the comment section. Very interesting, positive comments all around. These uploads need a little love 🔆

[free_gold]

I don't think I've seen this one before, amazing! Thanks for everything my dear Time Team!

[AGMundy]

I was delighted to hear Tony Robinson say that he is a great fan of Harold. I think Harold could have been an excellent King and his previous record does I think support this. He was just so unlucky. I would like there to be a national memorial to this man.

[cdd]

I REALLY LOVE these TT Episodes. Even if I have seen them before, I am as excited as the first time.

[MikePhilbin]

Cool, I hadn't seen this one. Thanks TimeTeam.