The West Country is hosting an upcoming “Dig Village” weekend.

This weekend (16th-18th June), Time Team, the renowned archaeology television series, will be visiting the West Country for a very special dig that will see them work closely with local residents, volunteers, the primary school, and even the local scout troop.

The three-day dig, located in Modbury, South Devon, will trace the settlement’s history, from its Medieval origins and involvement in the English Civil War, up to its fascinating overseas connections.

Speaking on the venture, Time Team’s finds specialist Dani Wootton said: “We’re very excited to be working with the local community to discover more about Modbury’s history.”

Local resident Rosemary Parker added: “Modbury History Society is very excited to welcome the renowned Time Team to Modbury. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents to delve into the past by taking part in the mini digs led by a team of world class experts and to reveal hidden secrets of our ancient and beautiful town.”

Time Team has received millions of YouTube views worldwide, since returning for new digs in 2021, with the ongoing support of over 8,000 global subscribers on the membership platform, Patreon.

Patreon members will be treated to daily ‘Dig Watch’ updates from the site, with the completed episode then released worldwide in a three-part premiere on YouTube. Regulars including Carenza Lewis, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth and Helen Geake will again be joined by presenter Gus Casely-Hayford OBE, with Devon’s own buildings expert, Richard Parker and genealogist, Sophie Kay also joining the venture.

Time Team’s creator and Series Producer, Tim Taylor, has said: “I love digs that get everyone involved. We can’t wait to get started!”

Since its launch in 1994, Time Team has been broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide, with vintage episodes available on the Time Team Classics YouTube channel, which has over 200,000 subscribers worldwide. Across 20 series, the show has investigated over 220 sites, including iconic landmarks Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Westminster Abbey.

Time Team relaunched independently in 2020 with the support of thousands of fans worldwide on the platform Patreon. New episodes hosted by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, OBE are available on the Time Team Official YouTube channel, which recently surpassed 160,000 subscribers and 10 million views.

This Saturday (16th – 18th June), Time Team will visit the West Country for a special dig that places the local community at its heart. Working closely with residents, volunteers, the primary school, and even the local scout troop, the renowned archaeology television series will venture into the lofts and gardens of Modbury, a South Devon community located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Over the traditional three days, Time Team aims to trace the settlement’s history, from its Medieval origins and involvement in the English Civil War, up to its fascinating overseas connections.

Speaking on the venture, Time Team’s finds specialist Dani Wootton said: “We’re very excited to be working with the local community to discover more about Modbury’s history.” Local resident Rosemary Parker added: “Modbury History Society is very excited to welcome the renowned Time Team to Modbury. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents to delve into the past by taking part in the mini digs led by a team of world class experts and to reveal hidden secrets of our ancient and beautiful town.”

Time Team has received millions of YouTube views worldwide since their return in 2021, with the ongoing support of over 8,000 global subscribers on the membership platform, Patreon. Over the weekend, members will be treated to daily ‘Dig Watch’ updates from the site, with the completed episode then released worldwide in a three-part premiere on YouTube.

Time Team’s creator and Series Producer, Tim Taylor, has said: “I love digs that get everyone involved. We can’t wait to get started!”

This Saturday (16th-18th June), renowned archaeology television series Time Team will visit the West Country for a special dig that places the local community at its heart.

Working closely with residents, volunteers, the primary school, and even the local scout troop, Time Team will venture into the lofts and gardens of Modbury, a South Devon community located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Over the traditional three days, the team aims to trace the settlement’s history, from its Medieval origins and involvement in the English Civil War, up to its fascinating overseas connections.

Dani Wootton, Time Team’

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