Benwell, Newcastle | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
Hugh and the team attempt to uncover a Roman fort, connected to Hadrian's Wall, that's buried beneath the back gardens of the quiet suburban streets of Benwell in Newcastle
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Unearthing Civilian Settlements | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
In Newcastle, a team of archaeologists dig in local resident's back gardens and unearth walls and roads which reveal a lot of information about the kind of settlements that would have existed in the area.
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Roman Newcastle | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
Historian Rachel Wilkinson talks about the Roman history around Newcastle, and the vibrant communities that surrounded Hadrian's Wall.