Ep 9. Turkdean, Gloucestershire

In Time Team season 6 episode 9, Tony and the team head to Turkdean, a small village in Gloucestershire with a rich history dating back to the Roman era. The team sets out to uncover the secrets of the village's past, focusing on an area known as The Gault, which has long been rumored to be the site of a Roman villa.

The team is joined by local historians and archaeologists as well as a group of volunteers, as they begin their search. They start by using ground-penetrating radar to try and identify any potential features beneath the surface. They soon discover a number of anomalies that could indicate the presence of walls and evidence of human activity.

The team decides to focus their attention on one particular area of interest, where they begin to dig. They soon uncover a number of features, including a wall and a series of ditches that could have been part of a defensive perimeter. They also find evidence of Roman pottery and building materials.

As the team continues to excavate the area, they begin to uncover more and more evidence of Roman activity. They find a well-preserved section of a Roman road, as well as evidence of a hypocaust, an underfloor heating system commonly used in Roman villas.

The team also uncovers evidence of medieval activity in the area, including the remains of a medieval wall and a number of medieval artifacts. This suggests that the area remained inhabited long after the Roman period.

Throughout the episode, the team is faced with a number of challenges, including difficult weather conditions, and a lack of information about the site. However, they persist, and with the help of their local experts and volunteers, they are able to uncover a wealth of information about the history of the area.

As always, the team's findings are analyzed and interpreted by a number of experts, including historians and archaeologists. Through their investigation, they are able to paint a picture of life in Turkdean throughout the centuries, from the Roman era through the Middle Ages and beyond.

Overall, Time Team season 6 episode 9 is a fascinating exploration of a little-known corner of Gloucestershire, and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Time Team crew.