Step into the mystery of Glendon Hall, where a building project uncovers a forgotten medieval cemetery and centuries of buried secrets in Northamptonshire.
When Martin Hipwell set out to build a house for his mother at Glendon Hall, he unearthed more than just soil - dozens of human skeletons dating back to medieval times. Join Time Team as they have just three days to unravel the mysteries: Why were so many bodies buried here, where was the lost church of Glendon, and what became of the vanished village once recorded in the Domesday Book? Through expert archaeology, ground-penetrating radar, and historic records, the team pieces together the lives of medieval villagers, the impact of the Black Death, and the transformations that swept the English countryside during enclosure.
Follow along as clues from smashed skulls, rare Flemish stained glass, and ancient pottery reveal the story of Glendon’s residents - from peasant farmers to a 16th-century landowner who evicted dozens for sheep pasture. Discover how the landscape changed from a thriving medieval community to a grand estate, and how traces of Roman and Saxon occupation add even more layers to this fascinating site. Whether you’re captivated by archaeology, British history, or the untold stories beneath our feet, this episode delivers suspense, discovery, and a glimpse into the lives and deaths of England’s rural past.
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