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S21 | Broughton Post-Ex 1: Pottery Analysis
As you'll know, the story of each site continues long after the trenches have been back-filled. Much of our understanding develops in the weeks and months of post-excavation work that follow a Time Team dig.After our excavation at Broughton Roman Villa in Oxfordshire, Dani, Naomi and Matt visite...
S22 | Anglo-Saxon Site Recce
We’re edging closer to this year’s digs and it’s a flurry of activity behind the scenes.Before the entire crew descend upon the site for three days, a small advance team will first complete a reconnaissance mission to scope out the key logistics at each location:Where will we put the data dome...
S22 | Knights Hospitaller Archives: Malta
During her family holiday in Malta this summer, Time Team's Producer/Director Emily Boulting took the opportunity to carry out a spot of research. Even better, she filmed it for us!For over 250 years, Malta (an island nation in the Mediterranean) was the main powerbase of the Knights Hospitaller...
S22 | 2022: Site Wrestle (Finalist) - Anglo-Saxon Cemetery
In the second half of our latest Site Wrestle session, Tim, Helen, Stewart, Naomi and John take a closer look at the Anglo-Saxon cemetery that we'll be investigating this year.We have lots more to come here on Patreon, including more insights into the two confirmed sites, plus developments on th...
8,000 supporters: target reached!
TOGETHER, WE’VE DONE IT!Well, what an incredible few weeks we’ve had.We set our goal to reach 8,000 Patreon supporters by the end of July, and we’ve surpassed the target with days to spare…So, thanks to a flurry of new supporters, we are delighted to confirm that Time Team will investigate a...
S22 | 2022: Site Wrestle (Finalist) - Knights Hospitaller Preceptory
Tim Taylor is joined by Helen Geake, Naomi Sewpaul, John Gater and Stewart Ainsworth to discuss the Knights Hospitaller Preceptory that Time Team will be investigating this year.But who exactly were the Knights Hospitaller and what actually is a preceptory? Join us to find out more...
S22 | Just for fun: Which 2022 site are you most looking forward to?
Time for some Friday fun to send us into the weekend...We hope you are as excited about the upcoming 2022 digs as we are. We'd love to know which site you are currently looking forward to the most.Please take part in our poll and let us know the reasons for your choices in the comments section (...
S22 | Site 2 Announcement - Exclusive Details
We are thrilled to exclusively reveal details of Time Team's second brand new dig site for 2022!Watch the video from Tim for all the news. We'll be sharing this with the general public soon, so please remember where you heard it first, keep the surprise and join us again to help spread the w...
S21 | Boden's Top Finds (Sneak Preview)
Coming soon: Dani Wootton takes us back to Boden Fogou in Cornwall to discuss five fascinating finds that have been discovered at the site over the years.While we're busy putting together the finishing touches, we're delighted to share an exclusive Patreon preview of one of the featured find...
Submission Form: Get your name on the 2022 Flag of Fame!
*Entries are now closed - thank you for all those that submitted their chosen names for the 2022 Flag of Fame!*Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in adding a name to the Time Team 2022 Flag of Fame. We are pleased to announce that you can now submit your chosen name for the flag via thi...
Mindful Archaeology | Wellbeing
Much excellent work has been done in recent years to draw attention to issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing. Links are increasingly being drawn between archaeology and its benefits in helping to improve wellbeing, as well as recovery from traumatic experiences and promoting mindfulness.Thi...
Roman Dead: Investigating the Broughton Sarcophagus
As Tim Taylor has announced, we're thrilled to be returning to Broughton in Oxfordshire for a second year running, to investigate the sarcophagus that led to the Roman villa's discovery.Tim recently caught up with Dr John Pearce of King's College London, an expert in Roman funerary pract...
Patreon Exclusive Special Offer - Get your name on site!
We are offering the opportunity for all our Patrons to get their name on the 2022 Flag of Fame!Continuing on from the popularity of Time Team 'Wall of Fame' in 2021 and we are offering the opportunity for all our Patrons to get their name on the 2022 Flag of Fame!You may remember seeing the ...
S22 | Exclusive Site News - June 2022
We have a little announcement for you, courtesy of Time Team's creator and Series Producer, Tim Taylor...This is the first of several developments that we are very excited to share with you - and, as always, you're hearing it first, right here on Patreon.We'll be announcing this to the g...
🎁 FREE FATHER’S DAY GIFT 🎁
Shop our FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS here to redeem the special offer.Spend £20 or more from the above shop collection and get a FREE Time Team Engraved Slate Coaster worth £10.Simply add the Slate Coaster to your order for the offer to automatically apply to any order worldwide.Wishing a Happy Fath...
S21 | Dig 2: Trench 1 - 3D Model
Thank you for all your votes on the Site Contenders, and we hope you've been enjoying the Site Wrestle sessions so far. There's much more still to come, including further details on individual sites very soon.R&D is ongoing and we have some very exciting developments to announce shortly. In ...
S22 | 2022: Site Wrestle - Roman Building (Site D) with Lawrence & Derek
In our latest Site Wrestle session, Tim catches up with Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman to consider a site with a personal connection to Lawrence. While some of the team have suggested sites close their hearts, in this case it's close to his house – in fact, the modern housing development was b...
S22 | 2022: Site Wrestle - Knights Hospitaller (Site C) with Stewart Ainsworth
There’s that moment in every Time Team episode (usually midway through Day 3) when Stewart Ainsworth returns from the fields looking rather excited, and then turns the story on its head.As we all know by now, when Stewart gets excited about the lumps and bumps, it’s time to sit up and take note....
S22 | 2022: Site Wrestle - Anglo-Saxon (Site A) with Helen Geake
Thank you for all your votes and thoughts on the Site Contenders list and poll - please keep them coming!It's currently neck and neck between the Anglo-Saxon site in Norfolk and the Knights Hospitallers preceptory.In the first of our Site Wrestle sessions, Helen Geake and Tim Taylor discuss the ...
OPINION POLL: 2022 Site Contenders – have your say!
We're on course for investigating two new sites this year. If we can reach our target of 8,000 Patrons by the end of July, we'll be able to do three – so please help spread the word! Thanks again for your ongoing support.Without further ado, it's time to let us know what you think of t...
2022 Site Contenders List – EXCLUSIVE UPDATE
We’re delighted to share our updated 2022 Site Contenders list!While research is still ongoing, we've narrowed it down to those that still currently look viable this year, while adding some very exciting new entries. (Several earlier options will remain in contention for future seasons, pendin...
Share your feedback to WIN!
Have you watched the new Time Team episodes with the crew back in action? It's thanks to the support from fans worldwide that have enabled this to happen. In order to ensure we continue to strive to make the programs and additional content the best it can be for you, the viewers, we would value ...
S21 | Dig 2: Broughton Great Hall – 3D Model
We're currently putting the finishing touches on our updated 2022 Site Contenders List. Having investigated the original long list further, we've identified those that still look viable to carry forward this year, and have some exciting new options too. Keep a look out for more details and o...
S21 | Masterclass (intro): GPR (Broughton Roman Villa)
In this introduction to our latest masterclass, GPR whizz Jimmy Adcock treats us to some fascinating insights on the geophysics data collected at the Broughton Roman villa.
S21 | Masterclass: GPR (Broughton Roman Villa)
Jimmy Adcock really loves Patreon. Why? Because it gives him an outlet for “geeking out massively about geophysics, and specifically, about GPR.”In our latest exclusive masterclass, the GPR whizz treats us to half an hour of fascinating insights on the data collected at Broughton Roman villa. In...
S21 | Dig 2: Dog Pawprint Tile - 3D Model
Here's another 3D model from our Broughton Roman villa dig – the hypocaust tile complete with a dog's pawprint.Explore the model on Sketchfab here: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/tile-with-dog-footprint-broughton-d3e887e4f6894a1dae7ebe48d9770a862022 UpdateWhile we're here, let's t...
S21 | Dig 2: Constantine II Nummus - 3D Model
Tonight, over on YouTube, our resident small finds specialist, Dani Wootton gives us the lowdown on 5 fantastic finds discovered during our Roman villa dig at Broughton. Get ready to watch HERE.The video features two interesting Roman coins, a nummus from the reign of Constantine II and a silver den...
An Archaeological Easter with Dani and Naomi
We hope you are having a very Good Friday, wherever you are in the world.To celebrate the Easter weekend, Dani Wootton and Naomi Sewpaul have got together virtually for one of their inimitable archaeological chats... and we have the pleasure of listening in!In this informal and free-flowing conversa...
S21 | Dig 2: Roman Glazed Vessel - 3D Model
There are times in archaeology when it feels as if you are reaching out and physically touching the past. A wonderful example is this base of a vessel discovered at Broughton, impressed with the thumbprint of the potter who made it, some 1500 to 2000 years ago.Access the model on Sketchfab here: htt...
S21 | Big Dome Review 2: Unedited Replay (YouTube video)
For those unable to access the Crowdcast platform, here's a (completely unedited) replay of our 'Big Dome Review' aftershow event in the standard YouTube video format.Enjoy!

























