Post Dig Analysis – Padstow (S15E10)

Greg Haley

3:15: Dark Ages beach party!

Frank Pellow

This episode was especially interesting as this is a beach my family have often walked on. Next time we visit will look up to these two fields with greater interest

Beth Ortolano

Speaking of tin, I'm wondering what the current thought is about Tarshish mentioned in the Bible - is it possible Tarshish was in Britain?

Time Team

Hi Christopher, glad you liked it. We've got more coming from Dani soon...

Christopher Samuel

That's a great discussion, thank you, and so great to see someone who talks with their hands like Dani does! I find that adds so much to the spoken words, especially with the way she illustrated the working of the spindle whorl.

Elizabeth Ackermann

Hi Mary, welcome! Dani talks about it in the Padstow post-analysis video. Where/what did you reenact? I worked at Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia, US) for several years, demonstrating textile practices. And you’re right, spinning is fun!

Hi Elizabeth! I am new here as of this evening. I have not seen Dani’s post on spindles but would love to. I was working on learning to use one when I was a reenactor. It was so much fun!

Elizabeth Ackermann

Just want to comment on the sort of find that always interests me - domestic tools. As a person who works with fiber and yarn, I can say without a doubt that a well-balanced spindle/spindle whorl is something to treasure. The weight and balance will keep the spindle turning smoothly, and for a good bit of time, making it so much easier to produce an even yarn. A poorly balanced spindle will vex even the most accomplished spinner. And if you consider that at this time, and well beyond, every inch of yarn in every garment, sack, ship’s sail, etc. was made with hand-spun yarn, you can see just how important these small domestic objects really are! Thanks, Dani, for putting a spotlight on the spindle whorl.

Fantastic,thanks for this Post Report,nice to see Dani again.

Zoe Propper

Fantastic to be able to hear more about the behind the scenes and post excavation work.

Martha Berryman

Oh golly! Your Post Reports are so ELEGANT! And so rich in history and details. Thank you!! In 2000s I did Rescue Cultural Anthropology for state planning, producing multi-layered reports, photos, GPS, & details of site, BUT I had no ground radar or geo-physics. What I used, with success, were "witching rods"--two, one in each hand, 3 ft. long copper rods in PVC sleeves. Soon as I walked across a site they would immediately cross to indicate underground disturbance. I clearly remember my academic skepticism until I had them in my own hands and felt them go mobile. Spooky & REAL. But how I would have enjoyed geo-phys print-outs"!!! Bless all of Time Team for your passion & projects, and now sharing these marvelous details. Martha in Blue Skies Texas.

Chris Hughes

Its always good to get some follow-up information on the program's. I wonder if Post Dig Reports could be a regular feature of the new look Time Team?

JUDITH COOKE

Lovely to hear from Dani again and to hear her descriptions that brought the people of the era to life. Also why archaeology is so fascinating as you never know what might turn up.