Time Team

S05E07 Cathedral Hill - Downpatrick, County Down

Between February 19 and 21, 1997, the team explores Cathedral Hill in search of early monastic structures, rumored to be the site where St. Patrick established a monastery and was laid to rest. Their excavation uncovers medieval artifacts like roof tiles and glass, suggesting the presence of an important building. They quickly discover a significant double ditch that once surrounded the monastery complex. Victor experiments with medieval calligraphy, assisting in the creation of an illuminated manuscript featuring a recognizable figure adorned with a hat and feather. The episode also showcases the process of making vellum.