A Roman Fort in Benwell | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
An archaeological team visits the remains of a Roman Fort in Benwell, Newcastle, preparing for a further excavation, and explains some of what can be observed there.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'38''
- Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
- History | British History | Roman Empire | Hadrian's Wall
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: Channel 4
- Channel: Channel 4
- Programme: The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
- Series: 1
- Episode: 2
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