Time Team dig for Harold's story
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| BIG DIG: Timeteam in Portskewett with Tony Robinson (l) |
A TELEVISION programme is set to uncover some of Gwent's lesser known history.
Channel Four's Time Team, presented by Tony Robinson, have spent the week excavating Harold's Field, in Portskewett.
And the crew have already unearthed some exciting archaelogical finds , including the remains of a medieval manor house and some pieces of Roman pottery.
However Kate Smith, a local doctor of archaeology, said what they really want to find is some evidence King Harold visited the area in the tenth century.
"According to the legend he visited Portskewett in 1065 and built a hunting lodge," said Dr Smith, 37, of Church Row, Sudbrook, who wrote to Time Team in November asking them to visit.
But so far they have not found anything directly linked to King Harold, who was famously killed by an arrow through his eye in the Battle of Hastings.
The site, behind St Mary's Church, became a scheduled ancient monument site in 1928. The television crew arrived on Monday and were due to leave tomorrow.
6:07pm Thursday 15th March 2007
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CommentPosted by: Gill Shutt on 6:45pm Thu 15 Mar 07
[quote]Time Team fig for Harold's story
By South Wales Argus Newsdesk[/quote] And the fig comes in to it where?
Time Team fig for Harold's story
By South Wales Argus Newsdesk
And the fig comes in to it where?
Posted by: Elaine Blackman, New Radnor. on 9:24pm Thu 15 Mar 07
If King Harold visited the area in the 9th. century, did he own a Tardis to get him there from the 11th?
If King Harold visited the area in the 9th. century, did he own a Tardis to get him there from the 11th?
Posted by: Gill Shutt on 9:44pm Thu 15 Mar 07
They've changed 'fig' to dig, however the 9th century has now change to the tenth, still one out Argus.
They've changed 'fig' to dig, however the 9th century has now change to the tenth, still one out Argus.
Posted by: Ken B., 21st. Century on 9:49pm Thu 15 Mar 07
But so far they have not found anything directly linked to King Harold.
Maybe Dr.Smith just wanted her Garden dug over...lol
But so far they have not found anything directly linked to King Harold.
Maybe Dr.Smith just wanted her Garden dug over...lol
Posted by: Baldrick, East London on 7:56am Fri 16 Mar 07
[quote][bold]Ken B.[/bold] wrote:
But so far they have not found anything directly linked to King Harold. Maybe Dr.Smith just wanted her Garden dug over...lol[/quote] Dr Smith's plan is so cunning you could pin a tale on it and call it a weasel?
Ken B. wrote:
But so far they have not found anything directly linked to King Harold. Maybe Dr.Smith just wanted her Garden dug over...lol
Dr Smith's plan is so cunning you could pin a tale on it and call it a weasel?
Posted by: Horace Wimpole, cashing in a a revalue on 8:07am Fri 16 Mar 07
Richard the Lionheart was once known to have been in the location of where my garden now is. If the garden was there then he was probably hedgehopping with Saladin, Ivanhoe and Robin Hood.
Maybe you have some recollection of this Gill seeing as your house is built on a battlefield.
Richard the Lionheart was once known to have been in the location of where my garden now is. If the garden was there then he was probably hedgehopping with Saladin, Ivanhoe and Robin Hood.
Maybe you have some recollection of this Gill seeing as your house is built on a battlefield.
Posted by: H. Corbett, East London on 10:11am Fri 16 Mar 07
If anything's found in my field I want it back.
If anything's found in my field I want it back.
Posted by: Gill Shutt on 11:02am Fri 16 Mar 07
Horace, wait 'til your eldest gets to 16. Then you'll know all about battlefields!
Horace, wait 'til your eldest gets to 16. Then you'll know all about battlefields!
Posted by: Phil, Sheffield on 11:03am Fri 16 Mar 07
What is this "so called" Doctors credentials - how long has she been studying archaeology? Too many times just anyone makes comments without checking their facts out thoroughly.
What is this "so called" Doctors credentials - how long has she been studying archaeology? Too many times just anyone makes comments without checking their facts out thoroughly.
Posted by: A. Youth, Chepstow on 11:33am Fri 16 Mar 07
If anyone found a stash of weed in the field, could they drop it off at the phone box near the bus station? It's nothing to do with me, but I might be able to get it back to the owner
If anyone found a stash of weed in the field, could they drop it off at the phone box near the bus station? It's nothing to do with me, but I might be able to get it back to the owner
Posted by: Dr Kate Smith, Portskewett on 11:42am Fri 16 Mar 07
Just to let skeptic Phil from Sheffield that I have been studying archaeology for ten years and successfully completed my PhD at Uni of Wales Newport in 2005. My thesis is now published as a BAR, which you can buy online if you wish to check the academic content. I cannot be held responsible for misunderstandings of dating by the news team. And very sorry Youth of Chepstow bu no weed was recovered!
Just to let skeptic Phil from Sheffield that I have been studying archaeology for ten years and successfully completed my PhD at Uni of Wales Newport in 2005. My thesis is now published as a BAR, which you can buy online if you wish to check the academic content. I cannot be held responsible for misunderstandings of dating by the news team. And very sorry Youth of Chepstow bu no weed was recovered!
Posted by: Susan, Devon on 12:18pm Fri 16 Mar 07
So what happens to the things that have been found and does someone continue to dig the site - or was this just a tv opportunity for all concerned and now that the tv cameras have gone the site remains undiscovered.
So what happens to the things that have been found and does someone continue to dig the site - or was this just a tv opportunity for all concerned and now that the tv cameras have gone the site remains undiscovered.
Posted by: kate's dad, portskewett on 12:19pm Fri 16 Mar 07
by the way "so called" Phill of Sheffield what are your credentials??
by the way "so called" Phill of Sheffield what are your credentials??
Posted by: Phil, Sheffield on 12:24pm Fri 16 Mar 07
"Actual" Phil from Sheffield - degree in common sense. This wasn't meant to be offensive, curious as to credentials.
"Actual" Phil from Sheffield - degree in common sense. This wasn't meant to be offensive, curious as to credentials.
Posted by: Mavis, Brecon on 12:36pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I heard one of Kate's engineers was planning to plant a body from the local cemetary at the dig to make it more interesting ?
I heard one of Kate's engineers was planning to plant a body from the local cemetary at the dig to make it more interesting ?
Posted by: Dr Kate Smith, Portskewett on 12:37pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hi Sue
Unfortunately there are no plans to continue digging at Portskewett. However, don't worry, the portable finds will be given to Cadw with a full excavation report. The results of the dig will be published next year in a archaeological journal (publication yet to be decided). The manor house will be re-covered by earth and remain as protected from the elements as it has been for the last 800 years or so.
Hi Sue
Unfortunately there are no plans to continue digging at Portskewett. However, don't worry, the portable finds will be given to Cadw with a full excavation report. The results of the dig will be published next year in a archaeological journal (publication yet to be decided). The manor house will be re-covered by earth and remain as protected from the elements as it has been for the last 800 years or so.
Posted by: Sue, Devon on 12:45pm Fri 16 Mar 07
It is a pity that the dig could not be fully completed - surely if some things have been found than there could be more to discover. Could Dr Smith not follow this through.
It is a pity that the dig could not be fully completed - surely if some things have been found than there could be more to discover. Could Dr Smith not follow this through.
Posted by: Dr Kate Smith, Portskewett on 12:55pm Fri 16 Mar 07
ok Phil, no probs. I realise that a name like Smith is bound to sound a bit dodgy! I've just checked with the news desk and they have now got the dates right.
Katie
ok Phil, no probs. I realise that a name like Smith is bound to sound a bit dodgy! I've just checked with the news desk and they have now got the dates right.
Katie
Posted by: Horace Wimpole, kaming the house escape proof on 12:55pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Gill,
I'm dreading it. Thanks for reminding me. Aaaarggh!
Gill,
I'm dreading it. Thanks for reminding me. Aaaarggh!
Posted by: Dr Kate Smith, Portskewett on 1:18pm Fri 16 Mar 07
To Sue
I'm afraid archaeology is not that straight forward.
I wish it were.
To all
And as for my colleagues 'the engineers',don't believe a word about the body - they are all very well behaved - honest!!
To Sue
I'm afraid archaeology is not that straight forward.
I wish it were.
To all
And as for my colleagues 'the engineers',don't believe a word about the body - they are all very well behaved - honest!!
Posted by: g.jenkins, cardiff on 1:55pm Fri 16 Mar 07
has doctor smith been lost in space for duration of a century!!!!
has doctor smith been lost in space for duration of a century!!!!
Posted by: g.jenkins, cardiff on 1:56pm Fri 16 Mar 07
has doctor smith been lost in space for duration of a century!!!!
has doctor smith been lost in space for duration of a century!!!!
Posted by: Sarah, Monmouth on 2:08pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I am interested to know what Dr Smith does? Wasnt aware there was much call for archeology related jobs in the area? Have you worked on or are you working on any other digs at the moment?
I am interested to know what Dr Smith does? Wasnt aware there was much call for archeology related jobs in the area? Have you worked on or are you working on any other digs at the moment?
Posted by: Dr Kate Smith, Portskewtt on 2:29pm Fri 16 Mar 07
My job is not archaeology related atall. How surprising that anyone would really give a monkeys!
My job is not archaeology related atall. How surprising that anyone would really give a monkeys!
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 2:32pm Fri 16 Mar 07
No need to be soo rude you little up start
No need to be soo rude you little up start
Posted by: kate, Portskewett on 2:35pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hi Sarah
If you have a look at Monmouthshire Archaeological Unit web site and Gwent and Glamorgan Archaeological Trust site you will see that quite a lot goes on around here if you are interested in this sort of thing.
Hi Sarah
If you have a look at Monmouthshire Archaeological Unit web site and Gwent and Glamorgan Archaeological Trust site you will see that quite a lot goes on around here if you are interested in this sort of thing.
Posted by: Cefax, Abercarn on 2:38pm Fri 16 Mar 07
It was a great three days and cannot wait to see the program when it is aired early next year.
Mavis, put the body nearer to the surface next time!!!
It was a great three days and cannot wait to see the program when it is aired early next year.
Mavis, put the body nearer to the surface next time!!!
Posted by: Kate Smith, portskewett on 2:40pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Sincere apologies Sarah. Thought you were joing in with the 'who is this "so-called" dr smith thing.
Sincere apologies Sarah. Thought you were joing in with the 'who is this "so-called" dr smith thing.
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 2:41pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Thank you thats all you needed to say. We are not all able to communicate like you im sitting here and i dont get much of a chance to speak to people, only on my computor is it possible, so it does annoy me when people like you get on there high horse when a question is put to them.[bold]bold[/bold]
Thank you thats all you needed to say. We are not all able to communicate like you im sitting here and i dont get much of a chance to speak to people, only on my computor is it possible, so it does annoy me when people like you get on there high horse when a question is put to them.
Posted by: Kate, Portskewett on 2:46pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Quite rightfully so. Am mortified that I took offence! I didn't like some comments made about me earlier, so completely understand. I hope the web sites I mentioned are of use to you.
Quite rightfully so. Am mortified that I took offence! I didn't like some comments made about me earlier, so completely understand. I hope the web sites I mentioned are of use to you.
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 2:52pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Thank you Dr. Smith, yes i have taken note of web sites. I will be checking out your BAR hope you dont take afence but what is a bar appart from a place where you purchase drink?
Thank you Dr. Smith, yes i have taken note of web sites. I will be checking out your BAR hope you dont take afence but what is a bar appart from a place where you purchase drink?
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 2:55pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Thank you Dr. Smith, yes i have taken note of web sites. I will be checking out your BAR hope you dont take offence but what is a bar appart from a place where you purchase drink?
Thank you Dr. Smith, yes i have taken note of web sites. I will be checking out your BAR hope you dont take offence but what is a bar appart from a place where you purchase drink?
Posted by: Olivia, newport on 2:57pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Sarah the way you spell, I think YOU have you been at the bar all day !
Sarah the way you spell, I think YOU have you been at the bar all day !
Posted by: Kate, Portskewett on 2:59pm Fri 16 Mar 07
It's a British Archaeology Report. I did mine on "Domesticated Dogs in the Art and Archaeology of Iron Age and Roman Britain", not on Harold. I could get one to you in the post by way of an apology for being a complete idiot if you have any idea how I might achieve this.
It's a British Archaeology Report. I did mine on "Domesticated Dogs in the Art and Archaeology of Iron Age and Roman Britain", not on Harold. I could get one to you in the post by way of an apology for being a complete idiot if you have any idea how I might achieve this.
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:00pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Olivia, Hi can i get you a drinky
Olivia, Hi can i get you a drinky
Posted by: olivia, newport on 3:04pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Yes please Sarah make mine a double vodka and coke :)
Yes please Sarah make mine a double vodka and coke :)
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:07pm Fri 16 Mar 07
girl after my own heart, could just do with a nice long cool v&c down my throat. yum yum
girl after my own heart, could just do with a nice long cool v&c down my throat. yum yum
Posted by: Tony, Bristol on 3:13pm Fri 16 Mar 07
While you are up I'll have a pint of best bitter please and some cheese and onion crisps, if they dont have cheese and onion, then plain will do.
While you are up I'll have a pint of best bitter please and some cheese and onion crisps, if they dont have cheese and onion, then plain will do.
Posted by: olivia, newport on 3:15pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I'm getting the munchies now, get me roasted nuts as well :)
I'm getting the munchies now, get me roasted nuts as well :)
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:22pm Fri 16 Mar 07
sorry i dont get out to any bars so i have to ask you to get your own nuts and crisps. ps i like c&o too!!!!
sorry i dont get out to any bars so i have to ask you to get your own nuts and crisps. ps i like c&o too!!!!
Posted by: kate, Portskewett on 3:26pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Am most relieved the party is underway. I'll have a pint of larger and leave you to it:)
Am most relieved the party is underway. I'll have a pint of larger and leave you to it:)
Posted by: olivia, newport on 3:26pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Im sorry you dont get out Sarah, Tony and myself will have to come round you're place :)
Im sorry you dont get out Sarah, Tony and myself will have to come round you're place :)
Posted by: Ken Bradford on 3:28pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Dr. Smith.
If you want to have a look around the Gloucester Area you are welcome to use my house as a stopover.
The Woodchester Pavement is just up the road and as for Romans...they're everywhere here.
Dr. Smith.
If you want to have a look around the Gloucester Area you are welcome to use my house as a stopover.
The Woodchester Pavement is just up the road and as for Romans...they're everywhere here.
Posted by: Christina, Caldicot on 3:32pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Ken can I come as well, Im not really interested in Romans or archaeology but a free stop over sounds good :)
Ken can I come as well, Im not really interested in Romans or archaeology but a free stop over sounds good :)
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:33pm Fri 16 Mar 07
sorry Dr. Smith did not mean to leave you out. sorry i cant give my address out for you to send me things through the post, thank you anyway. where is the party and can i come, and do you cater for the disabled?
sorry Dr. Smith did not mean to leave you out. sorry i cant give my address out for you to send me things through the post, thank you anyway. where is the party and can i come, and do you cater for the disabled?
Posted by: Claudius on 3:44pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Do they have any pickled eggs?
Do they have any pickled eggs?
Posted by: Kate, Portskewett on 3:48pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hi Sarah & All
Please call me Kate or Katie. I'm sure an online party caters for everybody. Hey - guess what. My parents have just been over Harold's field talking to thearchaeologists who are still there and they definitely found pottery dating to 11th century (Harold's time) so maybe he was there afterall! I'll drink to that :)
Hi Sarah & All
Please call me Kate or Katie. I'm sure an online party caters for everybody. Hey - guess what. My parents have just been over Harold's field talking to thearchaeologists who are still there and they definitely found pottery dating to 11th century (Harold's time) so maybe he was there afterall! I'll drink to that :)
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:48pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Ewwww I hate pickled eggs !
Ewwww I hate pickled eggs !
Posted by: Darren, Abergavenny on 3:51pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I have justlooked at this article and am shocked at the response to the lady from Monmouth by Dr Kate - I thought the whole point of these comment options was to ask questions and put our points forward..... I am worried about asking any question now, even though I am very interested in this subject.
I have justlooked at this article and am shocked at the response to the lady from Monmouth by Dr Kate - I thought the whole point of these comment options was to ask questions and put our points forward..... I am worried about asking any question now, even though I am very interested in this subject.
Posted by: kate, Portskewett on 3:54pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Please don't be like that Darren,ask me whatever you like. I was just touchy earlier as I had the wrong end of the stick. I am friendly honest!
Please don't be like that Darren,ask me whatever you like. I was just touchy earlier as I had the wrong end of the stick. I am friendly honest!
Posted by: Tony, Bristol on 3:56pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Keep it down I'm nearly served at the bar, Darren do you want anything ?
Keep it down I'm nearly served at the bar, Darren do you want anything ?
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 3:57pm Fri 16 Mar 07
or pork scratchings?
Posted by: Darren, Abergavenny on 3:58pm Fri 16 Mar 07
No thanks - think I will give it a miss this time. Glad the dig went well.
No thanks - think I will give it a miss this time. Glad the dig went well.
Posted by: sarah the original, monmouth on 4:01pm Fri 16 Mar 07
that other sarah from monmouth is not me cos i love pickled eggs. yum yum
that other sarah from monmouth is not me cos i love pickled eggs. yum yum
Posted by: Tony, Bristol on 4:04pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I love pickled eggs too, Sarah you no longer know who you are, must be the vodka hitting home ;)
I love pickled eggs too, Sarah you no longer know who you are, must be the vodka hitting home ;)
Posted by: Pete, Rogerstone on 4:05pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Good work Kate!!! Time Team seemed to be really pleased with the dig and found plenty of good data!!!
Good work Kate!!! Time Team seemed to be really pleased with the dig and found plenty of good data!!!
Posted by: Gerald, London on 4:06pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Any chance you guys could get back on the subject matter, this is an article on an archaeological dig after all !
Any chance you guys could get back on the subject matter, this is an article on an archaeological dig after all !
Posted by: Tony, Bristol on 4:07pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Lighten up Gerald, archaeologist's love their drink !
Lighten up Gerald, archaeologist's love their drink !
Posted by: Kate, Portskewett on 4:16pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Well I suppose its red nose day and everyone has had their fun, Im still here to answers serious questions if anybody has any ?
Well I suppose its red nose day and everyone has had their fun, Im still here to answers serious questions if anybody has any ?
Posted by: big bertha, bristol on 4:18pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Dr Kate, you mentioned above that you do not actually work in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY. Wasnt it a bit of a waste to study for ten years?
Dr Kate, you mentioned above that you do not actually work in the field of ARCHAEOLOGY. Wasnt it a bit of a waste to study for ten years?
Posted by: sarah, monmouth on 4:22pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hi all, Thank you all for a good Friday afternoon. I have to go back to my cell now. b.b.f.n.
Hi all, Thank you all for a good Friday afternoon. I have to go back to my cell now. b.b.f.n.
Posted by: kate, Portskewett on 4:24pm Fri 16 Mar 07
There now appears to be another Dr Kate and it's all getting a bit weird. So ta ta. Look out for the programme next year!
There now appears to be another Dr Kate and it's all getting a bit weird. So ta ta. Look out for the programme next year!
Posted by: tony, Bristol on 4:25pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Sarah are you a monkey or a tiger ?
And Big Bertha no education is a waste of study, learning for life keeps youre brain fully fit !
Sarah are you a monkey or a tiger ?
And Big Bertha no education is a waste of study, learning for life keeps youre brain fully fit !
Posted by: Dr Kate, Portskewett on 4:26pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I'm spartacus !
Posted by: big bertha, bristol on 4:28pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hi tony, Ten years of study is a waste of tax payers money and time if you dont do anything with it
Hi tony, Ten years of study is a waste of tax payers money and time if you dont do anything with it
Posted by: Tony, Bristol on 4:31pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Big Bertha ( which is not even a real name )
no education is ever a waste of time or money ! Kate has a PHD I suspect you are a little jealous !
Big Bertha ( which is not even a real name )
no education is ever a waste of time or money ! Kate has a PHD I suspect you are a little jealous !
Posted by: Hadrian, Scotish Border on 4:33pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I expect Dr Kate does lectures etc. and passes on her knowlege to us plebs
I expect Dr Kate does lectures etc. and passes on her knowlege to us plebs
Posted by: pleb, plebville on 4:36pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Hey who are you calling a pleb ?
Hey who are you calling a pleb ?
Posted by: big bertha, bristol on 4:40pm Fri 16 Mar 07
Tony it is if you dont USE IT . I am in no way jealous, i have studied long and hard for my own phd, and now actually work in my chosen field. Perhaps its you that is the jealous one? ps Bertha is a name, it is my name and Big Bertha is my nick name, TINY TONY
Tony it is if you dont USE IT . I am in no way jealous, i have studied long and hard for my own phd, and now actually work in my chosen field. Perhaps its you that is the jealous one? ps Bertha is a name, it is my name and Big Bertha is my nick name, TINY TONY
Posted by: Rebecca on 4:41pm Fri 16 Mar 07
I totally agree with comment by Big Bertha - why on earth would you study for 10 years and not go into that full time - what job does Dr. Kate do now I wonder and why did she decide not to follow through on her love of archaeology?
I totally agree with comment by Big Bertha - why on earth would you study for 10 years and not go into that full time - what job does Dr. Kate do now I wonder and why did she decide not to follow through on her love of archaeology?
Posted by: millitant, monmouth on 5:02pm Fri 16 Mar 07
All going home now? You have wasted your time on this when you should have been working.
All going home now? You have wasted your time on this when you should have been working.
Posted by: Steven Lowe, Australia on 2:33am Sat 17 Mar 07
So, Dr Smith, can you give us a little hint of what was discovered? I don't expect to see this episode of the Time Team out here in Oz for a good long while, and I'd love to get some gen on it.
On the other hand, I CAN bring you up to date with who's about to die on "Neighbours"!
Steve from Oz
PS: I see the Argus still haven't got the century right, despite all the comments on this list.
So, Dr Smith, can you give us a little hint of what was discovered? I don't expect to see this episode of the Time Team out here in Oz for a good long while, and I'd love to get some gen on it.
On the other hand, I CAN bring you up to date with who's about to die on "Neighbours"!
Steve from Oz
PS: I see the Argus still haven't got the century right, despite all the comments on this list.
Posted by: Rob, my house :) on 8:39pm Sat 17 Mar 07
[italic]Ten years of study is a waste of tax payers money and time if you dont do anything with it[/italic]
There are plenty of people with archaeology PhDs out there but not plenty of jobs for them all. Therefore 'choice' has very little to do with it. It's the same with a whole range of humanities subjects. Publishing the results of the research could be classed as 'doing something with it'.
Ten years of study is a waste of tax payers money and time if you dont do anything with it
There are plenty of people with archaeology PhDs out there but not plenty of jobs for them all. Therefore 'choice' has very little to do with it. It's the same with a whole range of humanities subjects. Publishing the results of the research could be classed as 'doing something with it'.
Posted by: m.hunt, cardiff on 9:51pm Sat 17 Mar 07
Has anybody out there seen mike hunt? I lost him in a field in Portskewett last century, I'm missing him dearly.
Has anybody out there seen mike hunt? I lost him in a field in Portskewett last century, I'm missing him dearly.
Posted by: Beryl Tadd, Caldicot on 8:19am Sun 18 Mar 07
The last couple of contributions had obviously not been to have a look and listen while Time Team where there, else they would have known that no gardens were dug up and that Portskewett was more important in it's day than Chepstow. They would have also 'dug up' the fact that all members of the Team were extremely informative to any one who was interested in what they were doing at Portskewett.
The last couple of contributions had obviously not been to have a look and listen while Time Team where there, else they would have known that no gardens were dug up and that Portskewett was more important in it's day than Chepstow. They would have also 'dug up' the fact that all members of the Team were extremely informative to any one who was interested in what they were doing at Portskewett.
Posted by: ann, PORTSKEWETT on 10:01pm Sun 18 Mar 07
I agree that Time Team did a seriously good job with limited funds and time. Thanks to Kate they unearthed this history.Why can we not have a lottery grant to fund our History for this village.
I agree that Time Team did a seriously good job with limited funds and time. Thanks to Kate they unearthed this history.Why can we not have a lottery grant to fund our History for this village.
Posted by: Kathryn, Portskewett on 10:34pm Tue 20 Mar 07
As a genuinely interested resident of Portskewett I would like to thank Katie for putting her own time and energy into organising last weeks visit from the Time Team. We had a great time looking around and chatting to the people involved in the dig. They were never to busy to stop and let you know what they had found and what they were hoping to find. It was a very enjoyable and educational few days. It is a shame that they couldn't stay longer but hopefully now we know that there are definately remains of what seems to be a manor house under "Harolds Field", (Sorry all you local sceptics-but you WERE WRONG!), Cadw may take this project on if funding is available - Lets hope so!
For all the sincere postings above, please tune in next year and watch the programme. I'm sure you'll enjoy it....I can't wait.
And for the record, DOCTOR Kate Smith is extremely passionate about Archaeology and worked hard to gain her qualification. In an ideal world we would all have our ideal job! As for the people above who think that Kates or anyones education is a waste of taxpayers money.....its a pity that they didn't actually visit the dig instead of making useless time-wasting comments about something they obviously know nothing about!
Well done Kate - you've done Portskewett proud!!
As a genuinely interested resident of Portskewett I would like to thank Katie for putting her own time and energy into organising last weeks visit from the Time Team. We had a great time looking around and chatting to the people involved in the dig. They were never to busy to stop and let you know what they had found and what they were hoping to find. It was a very enjoyable and educational few days. It is a shame that they couldn't stay longer but hopefully now we know that there are definately remains of what seems to be a manor house under "Harolds Field", (Sorry all you local sceptics-but you WERE WRONG!), Cadw may take this project on if funding is available - Lets hope so!
For all the sincere postings above, please tune in next year and watch the programme. I'm sure you'll enjoy it....I can't wait.
And for the record, DOCTOR Kate Smith is extremely passionate about Archaeology and worked hard to gain her qualification. In an ideal world we would all have our ideal job! As for the people above who think that Kates or anyones education is a waste of taxpayers money.....its a pity that they didn't actually visit the dig instead of making useless time-wasting comments about something they obviously know nothing about!
Well done Kate - you've done Portskewett proud!!
Posted by: Rachel, Caldicot on 6:47pm Fri 23 Mar 07
This is great news about the dig. I drove passed the Church and wondered what was happening. Wish i had known earlier as i would have gone for a look. When are they covering it back up?
This is great news about the dig. I drove passed the Church and wondered what was happening. Wish i had known earlier as i would have gone for a look. When are they covering it back up?
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At the bottom of all articles, you'll see links to six sites. These sites - commonly called 'social bookmark' or 'social news' sites - have large communities of web users who share and rate interesting, useful and fun things on the web.
Clicking the links will automatically add the address of the story you are reading to one of these sites, letting you share it with others. Each site will ask you to register to share stories. Registration is free and once a member, you can store, recommend and search for stories that interest you.
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