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Site Wrestle (Career in Ruins): Neolithic Long Barrow (Patreon)

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2021-03-03 09:16:55
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2026-06
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You may be aware of the fantastic (and fantastically-named) archaeology podcast, 'Career in Ruins', hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman. (If not, you should really check it out!) You might also have seen the duo pop up as occasional guests on our Teatime sessions.

Lawrence is Lead Historic Environment Advisor for Forestry England, whilst Derek is Deputy Head of Bournemouth University's prestigious Department of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Their professional lives give them access to a wonderful range of archaeological sites, and one of these is the Neolithic long barrow that Time Team is considering. Now, for the first time, Lawrence and Derek get the opportunity to present the site in their own words...

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Comments

Elizabeth Nickless

I think a long barrow would be an awesome start to a new series of Time Team sessions. Something not done before....

Steve Atkins

That certainly changed the view of the site from the first Wrestle. I love prehistory so its a no brainer for me but the perspective of Lawrence and Derek opened up the possibilities I think...

Mark Cooke

9/10 Do it, do it well, rewarding the local group and community for its work and interest , use all the kit as time team can , get it scheduled. Job done. 9. Plus interesting program time team always does the difficult jobs well.

Sarah Holloway

This is very exciting ! the site needs to be protected and it seems such an opportunity for Time Team to carry on the work done so far .

Chris Hughes

Fully agree with previous comments. The chance to dig on an undisturbed site and then have it scheduled for future generations, too good to miss.

David Boon

This certainly changed my mind about the site. Derek and Lawrence would also make great editions to the Time Team crew. The site wrestle is just leaving me more confused over what my top site is.

Bob Pockney

So well put forward. Getting enthusiastic about this, a very worthy project. Long barrows have always fascinated me.

Shawn Cromett

If there is something there it would be fantastic, and WWII tie in is interesting, my concern is that it could also turn out to be "The Long Barrow That Wasn't There" and for a first site that wouldn't do. Ilean towarss making it a later project, not an earlier one.

Mark Lund

All agreed. Geophys in first I guess. Lots of flints would be nice. Shame it wasnt protected before the US arrived!

William F. Campbell

I partially disagree. I certainly mean no slight to anyone least of all two esteemed professionals and their supporters. The presentation is excellent and intended to elicit support, which is justified and it has done so . However, it leaves unsaid some questions. If the argument for scheduling is as strong as suggested, then why have their questions not already been answered? Plus, both gentlemen have upper level positions in two different organizations both of which have their own budgets. Have neither organization seen this site as important enough to devote their own budgets to a project - even an exploratory one? As a start up, Time Team should carefully match its still limited funds and people to projects that have extremely wide appeal. I suggest that Time Team's early projects must advertise possible future projects with the objective of attracting more and more support. In my opinion, a neolithic project is not appropriate for the first few Time Team "show case" projects. Instead, this long barrow is a project for a re-established Time Team with five to ten thousand supporters after several episodes have played to rave reviews.

James Leighninger

The possibility of another Silbury Hill embarrassment needs to be kept in mind. Could be another Sutton Hill...could be Al Capone’s vault. (I.e. empty!)

SEAN STANLEY

I agree with the comments in the video it's a great site but I think it's a bit of a hill to climb. It needs a lot of work on this one. In my opinion this is a site for a later date. Either a combined or more extensive dig is required. Is the technology we have able to cover such a dig and as well as the amount of people needed to do so.

Anne (edited)

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2026-09-08 23:00 To dig an unexplored site would be exciting & there would be great anticipation to see what would be discovered, even if it turns out to be nothing at least we would know. It isn’t my first choice though I would certainly like to see an investigation done.
2021-03-03 15:50 To dig an unexplored site would be exciting & there would be great anticipation to see what would be discovered, even if it turns out to be nothing at least we would know. It isn’t my first choice though I would certainly like to see an investigation done.

To dig an unexplored site would be exciting & there would be great anticipation to see what would be discovered, even if it turns out to be nothing at least we would know. It isn’t my first choice though I would certainly like to see an investigation done.

John Matthew IV

This wouldn't be my first choice but I love the enthusiasm of the guests (Tim too!). I really hope there's something there if we start digging.

Richard Vine

Yes, this is changing my mind. It could be great, and I think it's a goer

Robert Boudreau

I have to say while fascinating, I believe it's too much to go at as a first or second new Time Team dig. By it's nature a barrow is a huge monument, to try and do it any justice with limited manpower in a short program time span I think is unrealistic. While it could certainly answer some questions that excite archaeologist, what the environment was like at time of construction, method of construction, types of tools used, etc., how much would that interest expectant viewers? I do think this is an exciting site, that it should definitely be on Time Team's short list. However I don't think it should be too near the top. Not until there are more supporters, the Team has gotten their legs under them, and a thorough assessment including geophysics has been done. Then, considering such a large site, if some help from local enthusiasts and perhaps some of the students from Bournemouth or another interested university could be added for additional labor, it could be an epic dig.

Jon Colcord

Yes, I agree it’s a “must do” site, and I also agree it’s not a season opener. I picture it as a nice weather, bigger budget episode where you have some good experts ready, perhaps some guy in an old hat who loves flint, and maybe a short little Sir something or other as a guest host? If it turns into something amazing, put it in your back pocket and close the season run with it!

Eggs Ackley

Your mention of a guest host has given me a cunning idea (sorry, Baldrick.) At some point, enlist as guest host Pilomena Cunk. That would certainly add a twist to the script writing!

Richard Moss

If you had a six-part series, you'd definitely do this. Not sure - with the risk of little being in there - it's good for the first dig back.

Anne Collinson

I voted but I honestly don’t mind. I would love to see what is found at any site. Just live the programme!

Christopher Samuel (edited)

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2026-09-08 23:00 I also love the idea of this site, but I do agree with a number of the other commentators about the importance of this site meaning there has to be a guarantee that it gets the time & team (sorry) necessary to do it justice. I wonder if there's a possibility of partnering with Bournemouth to both share the costs for the three days and for them to be able to continue the work beyond that should the site require it?
2021-03-06 21:52 I also love the idea of this site, but I do agree with a number of the other commentators about the importance of this site meaning there has to be a guarantee that it gets the time & team (sorry) necessary to do it justice. I wonder if there's a possibility of partnering with Bournemouth to both share the costs for the three days and for them to be able to continue the work beyond that should the site require it?

I also love the idea of this site, but I do agree with a number of the other commentators about the importance of this site meaning there has to be a guarantee that it gets the time & team (sorry) necessary to do it justice. I wonder if there's a possibility of partnering with Bournemouth to both share the costs for the three days and for them to be able to continue the work beyond that should the site require it?

heith Doty

Seems it needs to be worked on and information gathered then protected 🤔 .

Larissa Spiker

I agree. If it is this important, it needs to be researched and scheduled to be protected. If TT can help with that, great! But protected either way.