Archeologists return for TV series (From The Advertiser Series)

Archeologists return for TV series

12:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

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TV CREWS are in the region filming for the new series of Channel 4’s Time Team.

The show, presented by actor Tony Robinson, explores archaeological sites across the UK.

The team spent three days studying ruins at Piercebridge, near Darlington, in the hope of shedding new light on the workings of the area’s roman fort.

Mr Robinson said the search unearthed several artifacts.

“We have found a little lead goat and a beautiful hairpin – nothing of value but they tell us so much about the Roman way of life,” he said.

“We have visited this area several times. Darlington has been our base for about five or six digs – it is a very fruitful area.

“The weather has been wonderful and we really could not have been anywhere better than Piercebridge.

It all comes to life on days like this. The River Tees is full of character, it changes all the time.

“We’ve had a great time. I even noticed a house in the village is up for sale, which made me think twice about going home.”

The new episode will be screened as part of the forthcoming series of Time Team, which airs next year.

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