Time Team Special: Swords, Skulls & Strongholds | Classic Special (Full Episode) - 2008

FULL EPISODE | CLASSIC TIME TEAM SPECIAL Tony Robinson and the team present a radical picture of the British Iron Age, by concentrating on its charismatic hill forts. This period was virtually ignored by antiquarians, who assumed the structures related to the Roman conquest of Britain. Nevertheless, many of the tracks, boundaries, ditches, and hill defences are still visible or in use today. Modern archaeologists like Barry Cunliffe, Mike Parker Pearson, and J.D. Hill have thrown new light on structures such as Maiden Castle and Danebury, suggesting their function was social and religious rather than military. Original broadcast date: 19th May 2008 ** JOIN TIME TEAM ON PATREON! ** Support Time Team by becoming a patron and get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content here: ** MERCHANDISE ** You can now purchase Time Team’s Official merchandise here: Website: