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OPINION POLL: 2022 Site Contenders – have your say!

  • Site A: Anglo-Saxon site in Norfolk 610
  • Site B: Medieval priory site in the Midlands with links to the US 338
  • Site C: A Knights Hospitallers preceptory in the North of England 748
  • Site D: Roman building beneath a housing development in Dorset 101
  • Site E: Village community test pit site in Suffolk 95
  • Site F: A multi-period ancient Greek settlement 393
  • 2022-05-18
  • 2285 votes
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We're on course for investigating two new sites this year. If we can reach our target of 8,000 Patrons by the end of July, we'll be able to do three – so please help spread the word! Thanks again for your ongoing support.

Without further ado, it's time to let us know what you think of the contenders...

POLL TIPS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

You can only vote for one site in the poll.

Please feel free to leave your 2nd, 3rd, 4th... choices in the comments section, and reasons for your choices.

Due to Patreon's polling functionality, when you click on an option, it will automatically submit your answer. So please think carefully before making your final selection. You won't be able to change it after submitting.

Again, due to Patreon's polling functionality, results of the poll will be displayed for all to see in real time. Every opinion matters, so please vote for the site that means the most to you.

NOTE

Here on Patreon, you're playing an active role in an ongoing process, and there are many complex factors to consider in planning a Time Team dig.

This poll is to gauge your impressions. We can't guarantee that every site on the list will ultimately be viable, but your input is extremely important in guiding us through the process. What we can guarantee is a truly unique insight into the site selection and development stages as they unfold!

Comments

Paul Dent

My second choice is "A" - the site in Norfolk.

Carol Overrill

Just one is really difficult, but C seemed to be refreshingly different.

Matthew Adams

As per my premature commenting incident! A, then E, then F get my vote. I love the idea of applying Time Team tech to an Anglo Saxon site, village test pitting is the essence of Time Team and a dig in Greece has the potential to be another Nevis!

Paul Tomblin

The Dorset one sounds too much the one in South Shields that came up empty.

Adrienne

Second choice: F, third choice: E

Pauline Guest

Second choice for me is B, then F.

Duncan Chopoorian

Since I'm in the US I chose a medieval priory with US connections. My second, along with 25 percent of others, is to go to Greece.

deborah

In descending order of preference: A,F,E,D,C,B

Matthew Wasbrough

C was my choice but B was a close second. While I love the idea of Greece I think it is too early to be going international.

Hypatia1

Second Greece Third Anglo-Saxon

Sam Batstone

My second one is Anglo Saxon

Daniel Gray

Second would be C, third would be E and fourth would be B

Mark Freestone

Sites A and F look very exciting too! I chose the Medieval priory for various reasons but also because Mick would have been there like a shot!

A Bleese

Second choice is E because it's near where I live and I have wanted to go on a Time Team dig for 28 years now.

CCZ

Second choice A, third choice E

Peter Tricker

I chose A the Eastern part of UK is so important in our history and the Anglo Saxon story builds on the Roman times but we seem to know so little compared to other eras. 2nd E, 3rd C

Ivor Balke

Wow, Greece is really something different for TT. Love it!

lee

second and third choice C and A

Fred

I think the Hospitallers site would be so much fun

Sue Stone

B second & E third. all purely out if personal interest.

Wendy Crammond

Yes...and all good, but can we have less ' hushed voiceover' and more of the original 'interaction' please????

Rebekah U

A is my first choice, but only just! C is a very close 2nd, and the mystery of B makes it my 3rd choice.

Robert Wise

Site F: Greece … seemed it might use up TT resources pretty quickly Site D: Roman under a housing development sounds potentially frustrating and hard to piece the story together First choice: Site A: Anglo-Saxon sounds like a challenging dig! 2nd choice: Site B 3rd choice: Site C

Graham Brown

As usual excited for any, A or F would be the second choice.

Scott Graupner

2nd is E. I live the community digs because they never, ever go according to plan. 3rd is F. I would love to see the team investigate something out of their natural habitat. 4th is A. I love Saxon, but not necessarily TT's success with it.

Steve Ketcham

To be honest, they ALL sound interesting.

Brian Perry

I have selected "B" for one of the sites as I live in the United States and I'm interested in the connection. My second and third would be "C" & "A", respectively.

Gabriel Peterson

1st choice F, since I think a more international version of Time Team would be fun to watch, though I do like the general focus on the UK too. 2nd choice E though, since a Viking king defeated by Alfred sounds cool, and the community involvement ones seem kind of fun. Too bad those two aren't getting too many votes so far.

Amy Stallings

I'm curious to know whether choice B might be related to the medieval priory structure near where I live in the US, so that was the clear favorite for me. Second choice would be C or A.

Leah Kotok

I voted for A, but 2nd would be C, and 3rd would be B

Julie Gray

Site C would be a second choice.

Mónica Courtial

My second choice is “F” and third is “B”.

Rosemary Henderson

Second choice is A (opportunity to advance knowledge of this time period), third choice is E (I like the community archeology aspect). Any or all will be appreciated!

Joanna Poe

2nd choice: E, 3rd: D, 4th: A, but we'll tune in for any of them!

Tim Bend

Site C was my primary, but A and F would also be interesting

Starwalker

1st B, the C, F, E,A and D

George W. Claxton

My second choice would be the Knights Hospitallers preceptory in the North of England.

Janelle Martin

My second choice is B because it's a medieval priory site, 3rd choice is F for the international aspects, and 4th choice D is for the community dig

Paul Bivand

Voted E as I always liked the community test pit ones. Also has a US connection, so the pottery could be similar to early settlers there. While we're still rebuilding the viewing numbers, need to bear in mind what would build more people subscribing here and watching on Youtube.

Ted Vaughan

My second choice B. Third choice C. Fourth choice A.

Brian Heymans

Alternative choices B, D, and E in that order

Kate

1st F; 2nd C; 3rd A

Paul Bivand

Second choice Site C. I'd love Site A, but there's quite a high chance of not finding a great deal, so maybe later on.

Jude Edling

How to pick?!? I really enjoy community archaeology and seeing just how you get a backhoe in a garden so perhaps D although F and B are in contention. Anglo-Saxon sites can be so confounding but so very rewarding so E is my first choice. In the end, I will enjoy the Time Team experience at whichever sites you choose.

Michael O'Connor

2nd choice would be choice A, the Norfolk site. The Greek site is also intriguing. Wish you could dig them all!

Elizabeth Nicholson

In order and why: C knights hospitalier - lots of investigation opportunities, likely a good story, geophys should be excellent. E test pits - a classic Mick Aston Time Team. Need I say more? A Anglo saxon - a mysterious period where any discovery adds so much to the knowledge base. B medieval priory - interesting, but I prefer the first 3. F Greece - TT has rarely left the UK, interesting opportunity, concerns with travel, cost, logistics. D Roman - could be good, but did roman last year.

Scott Johnson

My first was B, with A& C tied for second. E would be third because community digs are always fun.

Richard Bleasdale

F for me as second choice. Love a bit of Ancient Greece.

Sherry Cartmill

I'm curious about early Greek settlers in Briton. For me

Sherry Cartmill

(continued) the earlier the better no matter who.,

stuart sutcliffe

2nd would have been C, sounds really intriguing. 3rd E. Can't beat community test pits and 4th F. Don't see many Greek digs so interesting

Jen Swan

I picked C next A followed by B

Vickie Betts

Site F would be my 2nd choice

Nigel Brown

Site C for first choice. Site A for second choice. Then, E and D. Thanks for including us in the planning.

Janet Sutton

A also sounds interesting, particularly for the application of geophys. And either D or E would be fun from a village dig standpoint.

J T

Wow, the lineup is excellent and makes choosing tough. I personally went for A as a first, though it’s closely tied with F as well as followed B and C for third

Mike W

Went for F because i love anything Ancient Greek :) C sounds pretty interesting as well.

Marieke van Kranenburg

D and E are on a joint second place because they involve the community. The medieval priory (B) is on a third place.

Dale Jones

Actually I love the sound of them all!

Le Scoob

wonderful to have our opinions considered for these sites. Thank you so much for allowing our input.

JUDITH COOKE

I belong to a genealogy group that traces its ancestry back to the Eastern Counties and I edit the newsletter. It would be lovely to be able to report on Time Team’s investigation in Norfolk To the rest of the group.

Faytality

A and F are second and third choices. They all sound really good so I won't be mad if none of the ones I've picked are chosen.

Cordelia

Sites A and C are my second and third choices.

Ann H

Hospitalliers got my vote but Greek and Anglo Saxon were so close. Hospitalliers is interesting because it has a robust non English portfolio of architectural comparative monuments outside England and surviving documentation plus inherently international. Greece is hard to work on site with the governmental scenario. Anglo Saxon is fascinating but has some far right types lurking and adding their own connotations sadly.

Dave White

Second choice would be A!

Jill M Lyon

B, C, A -- Anglo-Saxon knowledge is important, but sadly, not as fun to watch as medieval remains. Original TT tried a Templar site early on but didn't have time to correct looking in the wrong place, so it's a new opportunity!

Neil Fearn

C and D would be great if we can manage 3 sites

William Tinney

It seems to be a loosing cause, but I chose the village community test pit. The Greek site is fascinating but TT's MO is quick survey work, not the extended work necessary for such a complex ancient site. TT's MO is also most brilliantly connected with the popularization of archaeology and community involvement in the discovery and preservation of historical treasures of all kinds. I think this element needs to retain the greatest emphasis if TT is to remain relevant and not just another "content provider."

Derek Thom

I chose C but E would be my second choice and B my close third because it links to our USA supporters

Cooking with Arpad

My second choice is Site B, because medieval link to America is just fascinating. Choice number 3 is Site F- similar reasoning: Greek site? In the UK?? How fascinating.

kevin vermeulen

D then A would be my next choices.. They all sound interesting.

Sue Tweedie

B and E are the second and third choices from me. Who knows what garden test pits will unearth- and in East Anglia. But A gets my top vote. Anglo Saxon again in East Anglia. Love it, whatever is chosen

Priscilla Logan

Second choice is B, being from California USA sounds very interesting.

Ian Wolf

Second choice, C; Third choice, B.

Mick Holden

The Greek settlement was my first choice, primarily because it's something that has rarely been covered (if at all?) on Time Team, so it would be fresh ground to cover. Second to that would be the site with links to the US. Our heritage is so closely intertwined, I would certainly be interested in making new discoveries. Cheers from Texas!

Richard Stedall

second choice is C whilst if there can be a third dig then F - the overseas "specials" done in the past were always interesting adding a new dimension to the "normal" shows

Katy LeBlond

My second choice is A and my third choice is C

Brian Shrum

It's Not on the list now, but could you go back to Broughton Manor House for a full investigation? So many weird doors and passageways.

Olivia McGerty

I think my second choice would be F the multi. Ancient Greek settlement.

Julie Kistler

My second choice is A and my third choice is B

Bob and Pam

Second choice was B. All great possibilities.

Andrew Calderwood

Second choice would A and third choice would be F!

Simone Fabisch

Second choice is C, if a third dig is possible my choice would be B

Latinum

I vote for the Romans..I always do. But where ever you want. I just want to see more. Thanks for remaining true to the program and fighting for its return.

Andrew Ratcliffe

First choice was C, second would be A but what do you know what period Anglo-Saxon? It is more than 600 years so from about Battle of Agincourt to now. The earlier the more interesting. Could be swayed.

Therese Marie Edman

I would really like F as my second choice, going abroad and seeing other traditions of archaeology could be fun. And B seems very interesting too. Actually they all do!

Paul Miller

Second C, third E, but really any of the above!

Dayna Cordano

I pick F as my second and B as my third. All of them seem great!

Gillian Brown

you have a lot more info than the poll .. some interesting stuff

Margaret Kipp

I would really be interested in some Scottish sites

Peter Farrington

My first choice is the Knights Hospitaller's site in the North, my second would be the Medieval Priory with the links to a similar site in the US and my third would be the Multi-period Greek site with the hope that it has not been assaulted by that German Grave-robber who made a mess of Troy.

Jennifer Breshears-Smith

Second C, Third F. Appreciate the opportunity to vote and the Time Team Community!

JFF

Thanks for options my pick is C, followed by D an then B

Gillian Brown

1st Choice D cos the Romans are the most interesting to me personally. A and E are my second and third.. ancient Greek settlement in Britain? is there such a thing? or are u going to Greece? I think one episode there were evidence of a Greek doctor's implements. I thought the dig in Southern France looking for Beaker people evidence was tough ..where are my diggers asked Phil? and inconclusive and seemed like a bit of a waste of time. If prefer we stick to Britain and/or Ireland.

Daniel Defoe

My vote is D then F then A. All would be great for the knowledge gained but I feel those three in that order would be best for expanding the community.

Peggy Zwisler

My second choice is the medieval,priory with ties to the US.

Freda Bradley

Knights Hospitallers is my second.

Caleb Warner

F is my second choice, then A

Martha Gayle Caparell

My second choice would be site B with my third, site C. Thank you!

Mike Dyson

I think you have given us some difficult choices. Links to the US would create extra interest from your American subscribers as well as being of interest to us Brits. Greece would be a nice jolly, but I don't think what you can do in three days would add much to what appears to be a large, ongoing programme. So my choice would be B, C and A in that order.

Lucy Huntzinger

My second choice is the Anglo-Saxon site, but it had to be Greece for number one!

Nik Whitehead

Definitely C, although A and B also look very interesting.

Paul Wardman

Second choice A then F, but was very difficult decision.

Su Maneck

For options, I think C sounds really interesting, as well as F!

Doug Lucey

2nd choice = site B, 3rd choice = site E

Paul Brekke

I voted primarily for the site in Greece, because I would love to see more TT outside Britain, and periods and cultures not often seen in other TT episodes. Second choice is the uninvestigated Knights Hospitallers site - I like those "blank canvas" TT episodes where the story evolves, twists and turns underway! Third choice is A, the Saxon site. Though if you guarantee Sutton Hoo-quality finds, this jumps up to number one! :-)

K

In honor of Mick Aston, E,B, and C. Test pits with local village participation, and a priory would be most fitting and his preferences as well! As he will be watching, let's give him some joy!

S. Douglas Baldwin

C, B and then F. My partner loves "Middle Ages" digs and we're due one. F because doing something unique just sounds so fun!

Yehsure

Second choice F then A.

Darylyn Phraner

My favorite shows have always been the one where multiple test pits involving the communities because isn't that what time team was all about was educating the communities and I think that that hasn't changed. Although I'd love to see the Greek site or the priory too

John Archer

I voted D as I like the idea of the Dig Village, with the local community getting involved, doesn't seem to be a very popular choice though so far! Option A and C after that.

Gary Norman

This was a difficult one to choose. The medieval priory site sounds fascinating as I'm very curious as to a US link?! The Knights Hospital let's sounds tasty too, and the ancient Greek site because I was unaware of any Greek settlements in the British Isles.

Fiona Cottam

Second choice A, third choice C

Hannah Farmer

I voted for C but second choice would be B. I’d love to see some medieval archeology this year.

Jan Hollon

Second choice would be option C

bil Jeschke

May second choice is site A, then site C. I really like sites with local interests and support. But I would like to give you all a trip to Greece as well. 🛫🕵️‍♀️

Always86

Greek Settlement would be fascinating. C and A equally interesting to me. Priory’s we’re never that interesting to me.

Hunt

Voted for A, but the Hospitallers' preceptory (C) would also be fascinating.

Kathie C

Voted C, but second would be B as it sounds interesting and third would be A as I'm sure that's Helen Geake's choice and she's just great.

Elaine P

2nd=A, 3rd=E, 4th=B. Though any of A-F options would an exciting winnter. But for A - links to Sutton Hoo? More geophys?! E and B - full disclosure, I'm in the U.S., so the possible linkages to the U.S. are intriguing. I'm a member of Colonial Williamsburg and always found their articles (from their now-defunct Journal) on connections between the colonies and England very broadening and illuminating. Learning of connections even further removed is like a cherry on top! Further to E, I would love to see some more community involvement, I admit I live vicariously through them, but in teaching the community, we all learn, as well. And it's heartwarming to see people so interested in their history, I have to support anything that aids in that discovery.

Linda Johnson

Second choice is F: sounds very interesting. Third choice is B

Dave Decker

Voted c, quite interested in b. Thanks!

Jean Buckley

I voted for C, but A is a close contender. This is so exciting!

Rhonda K Hageman

Second choice, D; 3rd choice E. (Not at all interested in Knights Templar!)

Melissa Gordon

F is #2 because how often do you find Greek sites in England!

Graham Adamson

The fuller picture we have of Anglo-Saxon settlement the better .

Steven Meeks

Second choice is c. Third choice A

Eileen Lavoie

Second choice A. Third choice B.

LexFi

2nd A, 3rd C.

Pauline

Second choice is A

Nigel Bell

First choice: F - Second choice: E.

Ian Smith

Second choice B, third choice A

Lesley Swann

Second: F Third: E because Vikings!

Chris Mathews

Second is B (I'm in the US), third is E. I love seeing the community involved.

NZCharlie

Chose d because if it's a housing development it'll be covered up and never explored. Second would be the test pit because who knows what's there!?!? Third the site with links to the US because that seems interesting.

John Appel

I chose E, because the community test pit episodes have always been full of surprises, and an experience that we here in America generally can't have. I think my second choice would be Greece.

John Marshall

First choice is F followed by site B and then site C. Thanks for seeking our input!

Sally Ramey

First choice B, because Templars!!! And I love Roman digs, so I picked D. Then F because it's so different from other digs.

Patricia Amero

C- Knights Hospitallers... is my 2nd choice 😊

Tor Ravengael

A, because burials. D, because "Dig Village." F, because international.

Allen Micheal Hope

1st F, 2nd A 3rd C. Greek archeology is so interesting!

Julie Turner

2nd A; Third C. This is a wonderful choice of sites, any one of them would be interesting!

Debbie Williams

I would also like the Greek settlement because I have studied a lot of Greek history…and the test put site in Suffolk because the community has been interested enough to already begin.. so it must be I interesting‼️

John Traphofner

I clicked B as the "links to the US" has me intrigued, but honestly, we can't go wrong with any of these choices.

Jenna Tomlin

My 2nd choice is Site F: A multi-period ancient Greek settlement

Janie Waters

I chose C, because it's something new for me. But, I'm a sucker for anything Roman, and anything "community" related. What a difficult choice :)

Jonathan Sturm

My first preference is for the Anglo-Saxon village because that’s the period that interests me most. OTOH the professional development opportunity of sending the team to Greece is my second. I’m certain that whatever site(s) are investigated, the results will be fascinating.

Stephanie Pratt

My 2nd choice is B because of US links; 3rd choice is C.

Natasha Wu

First choice is the Knights Hospitaller in the North of England! Second and third choices would be the multi-period ancient Greek site and then the medieval priory!

Kim Garza

1st = E; 2nd = A

Chris Hope

I love the idea of the mystery choice, the test pit E, and including the community.

Ruth Ann Copley

2nd Site A because Anglo Saxons are fascinating and the site promises more extensive information. 3rd choice Site E with community village test pits since they offer the possibilities of undiscovered history within the local community and great to have local citizens involved.

Chris Siegmann

I'm surprised D isn't getting more votes. Once it is under the development it will never be seen again. Unless it's in another few hundred years when future archeologists get to dig the Dorset development. The Greek site intrigues me. Where is it exactly? If it's in Greece is there any link to Britain? A for third. But that depends on just what time period that might cover.

Chris Siegmann

Oops! I read my emails out of order. Some questions above were already answered!

leslee hackenson

My #2 would be: The Anglo Saxon Site #3: The Roman building beneath the housing development to keep it from disappearing under some modern nonentitiy.

Lyle Walker

My other choices would be E, F and B. Seeing the community involvement (E) should make interesting viewing, although I plumped for Preceptory first because it sounded intriguing. A Greek excavation would be interesting for a contrast to UK archaeology.

Kay Theriault

My second choice is Site B. The connections to the US would be really interesting, and Site E's connections to a local area and the local citizens' involvment would also be interesting to see what's turned up.

Val Sharpe

My second choice is B ,due to the US connection and 3rd choice is F, allowing for links with overseas culture.

Cosette Ratliff

2nd choice would be site E, 3rd choice is site F. I love the cultural exchange factor in all of these

Michelle Watson

So many good options, my 2nd choice would be B, 3rd F.

Lester Peterson

I wanted to know how and when Greeks settled in the isle

Francis Palmer

2nd Choice is A for use of geophys, 3rd choice E to develop community involvement.

Donna Oglesby

If I had two other choices I would choose B and then F. I don't believe that anything was ever done concerning any Greek Settlement that I have ever seen on Time Team, so think that would be very interesting

Donna Oglesby

B/D/ and F are good, But thinking F is important since I do not remember, after re-watching all the older Time Team shows, [ on my 3rd time around currently ] remember them EVER doing anything concerning a Greek settlement. Most of the time it is places that have Roman, Saxon or Midieval , never anything Greek, so again, as I stated before, would be very interesting.

TimeTeamOfficial

HI Lester, the Greek site is not in Britain, it's in Greece itself! Details of each site are in the previous post. Thanks

Wolfgang Zenker

I would LOVE to see all of the sites done, but as I can only choose one I go for E, because it seems to me to have the best chance to involve the local population and raise interest in archaeology and Time Team.

mark cox

Site A looks great. Using modern archaeology survey equipment, and seeing more post excavation analysis to add to Anglo Saxon knowledge would be great. A. E. and F. my top first equal choice

Goijaart van Dijk

As interesting as Greek archeology may be, it's nothing new. I mean, stick a shovel in the ground and there is archeology. I voted B, because I am very curious how a medieval church was build in the USA! My second choice would be E, because we need a good, old TT with a whole village participating. Make good use of the two presenters!

Lynn Charlton

2nd choice E as getting everyone locally involved appeals to me. 3rd choice is B as I like the idea of intercontinental links.

SamH

Second F, third E

Melissa Spray

B would be my second choice. with E as a third.

Lynn Edwards

B is my first choice with C second and F third. But all of them are fascinating, interesting, enticing...

Sonia

Second choice C. Not so keen on non UK (am australian) - not that they are not important - but I feel there is so much that needs to be done in UK, and there is so much less investment around for these projects at the moment due to Brexit/current economic situation in UK.

Jill Hobbs

Second choice - D as I am very interested in Roman sites in the UK, and this sounds like a community project in the making.

Nigel Scott

A as my first choice but F sounds fascinating. I'm always up for a bit of Roman as well! Mind you having just been to Arles, Le Pont du Gard, Vienne and Lyon I may be overdoing Roman ruins!

Richard Moss

I chose C as I'm northern. But A was a close second. F only if I can go too!

IngiDraws

C - E - F Since I currently live in Malta and interested in their history, I've voted for the Knights Hospitallers :)

Jessica Page-Thomas

2nd Choice would be C and 3rd choice F. I loved the digs Time Team did abroad!

Julian Dolina

Second choice would be A and third F. Looking forward to it, whatever it will be!

Rik Kershaw-Moore

first would be F as it sounds fascinating... 2nd would be E (as community support is so important) and 3rd would be site C.

Robb Dods & Monica Ross

We picked D because we enjoy seeing the community involvement on the shows. Plus, it is always cool to see someone's back yard, or a parking lot dug up to find a ruin. Site A would be our second choice.

Ray Barker

Choice F would be my second choice.

Chris Horne

After (A) then (C), like to see more the North and that particular period.

Marcus Hill

Hmmm, I stumped for the Anglo-Saxon dig. But I've always enjoyed the digs where the community got involved so D&E for 2nd and 3rd choice.

Carol Edwards

The Knights Hospitallers site sounds interesting and new, so it gets my #1 vote. I also like the village community test pit site in Suffolk to add enthusiasts to archeology as well as knowledge. Before I started watching Classic Time Team (streaming) it just had not occurred to me that Britain has thousands and thousands of years of history, all stacked up on an island. I live in the US, and our focus has, unfortunately, been limited, partly to ourselves and partly to Western European "civilization". I have learned so much!

Dobrador Shopateria

I don't recall any Greek sites in the past, so I find F fascinating! Pretty much any of the others would be my second choice.

Matthew Hauck

1st=Roman, 2nd= community test pits, 3rd= Knights Hospitallers

Richard Gemmell

My follow up choices are F, the Greek settlement and A, the Anglo-Saxon site in Norfolk. Keep up the good work!

Jon Colcord

I wish there were better descriptions of what each is suspected to have and what they would entail. My preference would be economical digs which would allow *more* digs! I voted for the community test pit dig. My favorite episodes were always those that Mick would do with local communities. There’s nothing more fun than that. I just love seeing Time Team destroy gardens and flower beds!

TimeTeamOfficial

Hi Jon, we'll be sharing more detailed info on sites in the upcoming Site Wrestle sessions.

David Morrissey

My follow up selection are Site C followed by site A then site B.

Davey

second and third choice C and A. Trying to keep in mind the inevitable need for popular marketing and not a subjective choice. what sells and keeps Time Team going..?

Susie Stockton-Link

The Knights Hospitaller site - about time a Northern site was investigated! However, I could have plumped for A, B, D or E - I do love the Team turning up astonishing things on people's back gardens! NOT Greece, for a number of good reasons: with 42' in the Med already, extreme climate and wildfires is a major concern: I would also rather Time team investigate what's in the British Isles.

Robert Baker

Shame that you can't do them all

Emma Cooper

Would love to see Time Team doing a test pit site again. Loved watching them getting involved with the community!

mary eld

If international project help establish a strong Patreon base and reputation for the new format then Greek while the option is there. USA link would be a whole extra dimension and I think it should move North in the UK - B: Midlands Priory 2nd choice and 3rd definitely Village dig project -C: Knights Hospitallers. I shall enjoy watching which ever are chosen and really hope we'll get updates on progress on the local groups at the first 2 sites (go beyond the 3 day blitz to see what else comes from it).

the polish dude

Hi there farmer Rich here. 2nd choise A third B thanks.

Terri

I would have loved to vote for the Saxon (A) and for Priory (B) as well. Thank you Tim and Time Team for letting us have fun with you!

Erica Griffith

i'm really very interested in all three of A B and C. I would've put a vote for each if I could have.

Le Scoob

Is there an official Discord channel for Time Team? It would be a great place for people to chat in general about ideas and their love of the show.

Mark Stephens

If the 8000 target is reached, I think A, B, and C should be the three sites.

Andy Quick

The site in Greece sounds interesting as a second choice. Something a little "out of the box" for Time Team, although I'm sure there is enough expertise on the team to make a big contribution.

Sue Murphy

2nd choice Knights hospitallers, 3rd Greece would both be an exciting dig for me personally

James Dunham

2nd vote would be Greece (Site F) & 3rd is Anglo-Saxon (Site A)

Dinah Sanders

2nd vote would be D for community involvement and insight into early villages; 3rd vote would be A for further expanding our ability to detect and understand Anglo-Saxon sites.

Ben Rush

I chose A because I know so many of the archaeologists love their Anglo Saxon (and maybe we could get another great hall!?). But seriously, number two would be Greece. A great opportunity.

Timothy A Gouveia

First is C. 2nd is B since I'm from the US but please don't feel you need to cater to us, I love Time Team for being Time Team. Is D a housing development being build or already built? If you have a narrow window then by all means, if not then E sounds like the sort of thing that gets a new generation excited about Archaeology. In any event I'm sure it will be be great Television

Martin Ridgway

2nd: E because you never know what you'll find, 3rd: A. But first must be F: I can't remember any talk about Greek finds here so that's got to be new ground.

Malcolm Hitchens

Second choice Site E: Village community test pit site in Suffolk

Nic Simpson

Second choice Site C: A Knights Hospitallers preceptory in the North of England

Kernowes

Second choice C, third choice D.

elsilrick

First: B - Mick Aston would have loved this. Second: C Third: F

Ann H

From outside Boston, so envious and no you are not overdoing it.

Emily Laase

My first choice was the Anglo-Saxon site (A) due to the possibility of burials because osteoarchaeology is my favorite (more skellys please!), but the unknown preceptory (C) also sounds fascinating! Looking forward to finding out more about whichever site is selected!

Richard Munro

First in the Anglo-Saxon site and second would be the Ancient Greek settlement

Arn Manella

I am a Knight of Malta (Order of St John of Jerusalem-Hospitallers of the Crusades) and relish any archeology associated with the Order. I will be traveling to Malta in September to climb in and around the less well known forts and keeps.

Paul Marr

These all sound very cool - I picked site F but site A sounds very interesting too. Think Mick Aston would have loved any of A,B or C!

Melissa K.

I voted for Site E because the community test pit episodes have always been so much fun, with unexpected items appearing in the test pits that lead to intriguing puzzles for Time Team to solve.

Connie L Merchant

#1 = B because there is an opportunity for a variety of finds; #2 = F because Greece has so much history to find; #3 = A because Anglo-Saxon is always interesting to see if there is any new info to be had; #4 = C because the earthworks sound exciting; #5 = D because a Roman site was just completed; #6 = E because, although a possible burial site of a Viking king could yield a nice number of finds, history and village development might be obtained from the other proposed sites--?.

Lacy Oden

Would love to see site wrestle video for these before I vote. Did I miss that?

Richard Albert

I believe that this (Greek) dig is extremely important. It adds much needed expertise, exposure and resources to an in progress effort. The understanding of the foundations of ancient cultures is paramount. Greece is critically important. The modern language is an isolate. Greece is the only modern country that routinely produces resinated (Retsina) wine. Understanding of the tenacity of such social values and traditions depends upon the revelation of the antecedents in great and exquisite detail.

Kofi burks

Second site E, third F. loving the new series so far but E would get back to alot of the community involvement from the original series.

Ruth Coffin

Second site B and third site C. Loving the new shows very much. I am not a fan of Anglo Saxon history at all so any of the other suggestions really are good for me.

Peter Blay

My second choice would be the Greek excavation

LM

My second choice would be Site F: A multi-period ancient Greek settlement

HB Murphy

Second choice is Site C: I love the mystery that goes with it! Third choice is Site F: who can say 'no' to a Greek Dig??

Anne Collinson

Yes second choice is C followed by F

Phelim McIntyre

My second choice is the Abbey site, partly because of it being Medieval because Prof Aston would have been all over it. As for the Greek site, getting certain Archaeology magazines keeps me up-to-date with the various excavations that are ongoing over there. As such I can't see how it would add much to the ongoing narrative and understanding. Yes it might be pretty and produce "nice" finds but I am not certain convinced that it would be more than that.

Skip A Apple

Greeting to all. I am a Knights Templar. Make my choice even more interesting.

Kurt Thomas Hunt

This was the most challenging decision I've had to make in a long time. Honestly, I don't think there is a wrong decision in the lot. Best of luck wherever you end up; we'll be watching!

Christopher Samuel

A was my first choice, but then it gets really tricky! I reckon then D & E tie for second, then F then B & C are tied for me. But they all sound great. Good luck!

Kathryn

I vote A, C, then B

Tom Stringer

My first choice was site D- I like the idea of community archaeology. Choices two and three were A, then F (in that order)

Maggie Bateman

A ...so much more to discover about Anglo Saxon England. D...next I love a test pit and getting everyone involved !

Jean-Paul Tolley

Second choice would be A. Third choice would be E.

David Boon

My second and third choices after A would be D and E because of the potential for community involvement. I am not so sure about the site in Greece. What I love about Time Team is the diversity of British sites and how each dig adds to the collective knowledge of British history. There is so much scope already within the potential British sites and the costs of an overseas dig might be better put to deeper analysis of the British digs or even an extra dig.

Margo Lynn

"F" does sound cool, though.

Andrew Gledhill

Hi all. Again, I don't like the Patreon Poll System. Its bad when we can all see which site has the most votes. It makes you think its a waste of time voting for the ones with the least votes. But I voted for B Medieval. Purely because everybody seems to vote for Anglo Saxon and Roman. I have no idea what a Knights Hospitallers Preceptory is BTW?

David de Groot

2nd Site F - very exciting, if different to the normal TT. 3rd Site E - the community aspect does appeal somewhat

Heather Torrey

D and E are my favorites. The challenge of uncovering history under modernity is something we face in my hometown also. And the community dig is a very special idea.

Katie

Second choice E. All excellent, as usual!

Richard Hunt

2nd choice: A. 3rd choice: E. But all these sites sound good.

Nathan Davey

Second choice E, third choice F

Amber Crouch

2:a ; 3:f. But all sound interesting

Melody Jane

2nd choice F, 3rd choice B

B Grant

Second Choice, a Big E for the Community Test Pit

Donnalyn

Second choice: C

Erik N

F, C, A, B

C. Miller

Second choice: F

Philo Marx

Second choice would be C. Happy with anything!

Dale Larson

Second choice would be E

Arie Dijkhuis

My 2nd choice is A, my 3rd choice would be B.

David Long

Second choice is B, third choice is D.

André Beuving

My second pick is F, the third is B. There is so much to explore abroad, as evidenced by old Time Team episodes. 😉

Timothy Sproule

Second choice is F (I'd like to see Time Team outside England), and third choice is C (I have a personal interest in the Crusader Knights [1st choice was B])

Martin Burch

Second choice is F, third is D (if the “Dig Village” means the show will be in the format of a Time Team Live (but without it having to be “broadcast” live)). First choice was C.

Nameri Verdstela

Knights Hospitaller for me. I volunteer for St John Ambulance!

Jeffrey James Smith

Site E would be my second choice as assisting community digs encourages participation, in this dig and future.

Yvette

Second C Third A

Jason Mann

For me, it's second choice A and third choice B

John Novak

Second choice B, then A. The Greek site sound fascinating, but one that I feel TT's usual format wouldn't be able to do justice to; while the community sites are less compelling to me as a non-UK resident, especially since they wouldn't allow the full range of investigation that a larger site would offer.

Carrie Beesley

Lets finally get the anglo saxon site we've all been wishing for these last 25 years!

Jason Barnsley

Here’s a dumb question: instead of just saying we need to reach 8000 patrons, what about saying to the current patrons if we increase our giving by x%, we can add the third site. Also, have you approached billionaires like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk for financial grants? And for gods sake, can someone please dig up Phil Harding for at least one dig this year? I know his knees are probably shot from years of digging, but he could be a consultant, or elevated to commentary or co-host duties.

Karen Kelsky

Voted for Knights Hospitallers but #2 is the Anglo-Saxon site. However, as an academic, I want to ask why you're using the term "Anglo-Saxon" in light of the past years' controversies re white nationalism? Have you talked about that choice in a video somewhere? Thanks!

Joan

Id like any prehistoric site, please.

Mark Lund

Site 'C', borderline first. then Site 'A', then 'B'. All 3 look exciting/interesting, and given the other choices, last years Roman site was great, but another so soon? Please stay in the UK for now, given the resources, or maybe lack of, and I'm fully prepared to be proved wrong but the community test pit site doesnt thrill me...(no good reason). Still a great choice again, and any and all would be brilliant.

Peter Wallace

1st: C because it's unusual, with a bit of intrigue thrown in about the church. 2nd: A because Anglo-Saxon intrigues me (thanks Helen!). 3rd: C, is attractive with the potential for an interesting global story. 4th: E, I love the community based digs but not clear what this one might produce.

Colin Peake

1st: C intriguing, Second D: could it be lost, 3rd B: US connections?

Fred Schuit

1st choice: C, 2nd is B, 3rd is D.

Timothy Herwig

I do wonder when the field will stop using the term Anglo Saxon and begin using Early Medieval, Post Roman, or something else. I think the field has firmly established that there was not a near total population replacement after the Roman administrative withdrawal in the early 5th century. As such, the population remained primarily British. What we are really looking at is a cultural shift driven in part by the increase in North Sea trade as opposed with trade within the Roman Empire. At any rate, it would be nice if we could make the change.

Simon Dixon

For me D, A then B. I think it would be worth while investigating and rescuing

Simon Dixon

any Roman remains beneath the housing estate.

Lawrence Tate

How much ancient Greek archeology exists in Britain? That would seem to be something to get around to eventually. Does this pre-date Roman occupation?

Marie Anderson

Having watched the site wrestle videos of the Anglo/Saxon burial and the Knights Hospitaller I feel the KH site would break new ground for TT. My 3rd choice would be the Suffolk village. Your community digs were always fascinating.

Kirsten Silke

1st choice: C , then 2nd : A and 3rd : F

choklityum

My 1st choice was Site C, but as an American, Site B would definitely be fascinating. I'm always happy with whatever you choose to explore!

Natasja Koole

Hospitallers, possible Viking king burial and Greece. (C,e,f).

Jim Linning

Potemtial sites too biased towards the South of England as were those last year. It's the Knights for me

Amy Fisher

C -please. Stewart's enthusiasm is catchy .

Mary Boulton

A and E as backup choices, please. (or all, if the gods of Budget and Scheduling are kind)

Sara Rowland

B as a backup. I am a bit tired of Roman discoveries (seen one you seen them all) and would love to see things from our more recent history about which we know rather little. .

John Smith

2nd choice C it is hard for him to Ainsworth us on day 3 (it's his site ... lol) 3rd choice F hardly any stories of greeks in britian 4th choice D anything roman is always informative :)

Valory

We have a hospitalers sire with in a mile of our parish but the Anglo-Saxons even beats that. After all we are named after an Anglo-Saxon, Bassa.

June Georgiou

For me C B A but all the sites sound fascinating.

Sam Kerr-Smiley

I voted C but still like E as a runner up, followed by A

Barbara Guest

C then A! Everything is exciting!

D.A. Durrant.

A then C then F. But its all interesting!

LouLi

Everything looks wonderful! C was my first pick - already in the polling - then it goes B, A, E, and some jumble of the rest.

Sue Oldham

C is my first pick and A my second. Both sound really interesting and a good change from Roman sites.

Elizabeth Neill

A was my pick as I've become very interested in Anglo-Saxon history--through Time Team--and just wish to expand the knowledge available about the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons.

Charlotte Edmonds

Voted a while ago (for C) but I don't think I commented. A would be 2nd choice and B third.

Keith Gregory

C, A, B for me. Really fascinated by the Hospitalers project. That’s a clear winner for me.

John Dunn

Absolutely C! My vote without doubt!