What Can Archaeologists Discover In This Abandoned Tudor Copper Mine?

In this episode of Time Team, Tony Robinson and his team of archaeologists explore the Coniston Copper Works, one of England’s most historic and challenging copper mines! From its Tudor origins to the extreme conditions faced by miners, the Time Team delve into a forgotten era of Elizabethan mining. While battling harsh weather and the treacherous Lake District terrain, the archaeologists try to uncover rare artifacts and structures that could reveal how miners lived and worked 400 years ago. Welcome to Unearthed History — the home for all things archaeological! From ancient Roman ruins to buried medieval mysteries, we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries that explore the remnants of long lost civilizations. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months