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The Wild West: Archaeology in Cornwall
🕑 Added 2021-01-19 09:30:59 +0000 UTCWhile many of the core principles of archaeology are universal, it always pays to have a local expert on site who intricately knows the regional peculiarities, and who is able to identify and contextualise the typical finds likely to surface. So, whenever we visit the West Country, we call upon the expertise of Carl Thorpe of the Cornwall Archaeological Unit.
Carl runs the unofficial Time Team fan club on Facebook, and you may remember him from the 'From Constantinople to Cornwall' episode (S15E10) on Time Team Classics: https://youtu.be/qz6qQS3LL8k
Continuing the themes from that episode, Tim and Carl discuss Cornwall's important ancient trade links with the Mediterranean, owing to its rich supply of tin – an essential raw material in the production of bronze.
Carl also shares his greatest ever find – an amazing discovery that inspired a book by bestselling author, Sir Michael Morpurgo! Incidentally, you can watch our own Teatime interview with Michael (in which we discuss that find) right here: https://youtu.be/-1eHouscAW0
Comments
JUDITH COOKE
Great to hear from Carl again. His vast knowledge and enthusiasm for his areas of expertise is always fascinating.
Carole Cox
Carl always added fresh yet educated guidance. Thank you!
Tanis Sugden
I love Carl's comment about ancient British "looking outward" with respect to Trade.
John Matthew IV
Lovely chat! Carthage was in present day Tunisia.
Mark Cooke
So much Knowledge and experience I always found his enthusiasm really grabbed my attention on time time and I look forward to seeing you and working again all the best
David Boon
A dig in Cornwall would be wonderful. Such a unique part of England. My mother’s paternal Nankervis line goes back to St Just in Penwith in the 1500s and her maternal Waters line to Breage so the Cornish DNA in me tends to be biased towards to that history. My ancestors also liked to dig in Cornwall. 😁
