Episode Overview
Between February 19 and 21, 1997, the team explores Cathedral Hill in search of early monastic structures, rumored to be the site where St. Patrick established a monastery and was laid to rest. Their excavation uncovers medieval artifacts like roof tiles and glass, suggesting the presence of an important building. They quickly discover a significant double ditch that once surrounded the monastery complex. Victor experiments with medieval calligraphy, assisting in the creation of an illuminated manuscript featuring a recognizable figure adorned with a hat and feather. The episode also showcases the process of making vellum.
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Season 5 Episodes 8
1.
Richmond Palace - Richmond, Surrey
2.
Bronze-Age Trackway - Greylake, Somerset
3.
Viking Graves - Orkney, Scotland
4.
Roman Villa - Turkdean, Gloucestershire
5.
Copper-Age Settlement - Mallorca, Spain
6.
Aston Eyre Farmhouse - Aston Eyre, Shropshire
7.
Cathedral Hill - Downpatrick, County Down
8.
Deserted Medieval Village - High Worsall, North Yorkshire
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