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Richard Krason
My photo was taken on a site in the Gower Wales, where I was conducting a Geo-physical survey of the land. The site was thought to be either of iron age or early medieval and the geophysics revealed where I'm standing "two circular" features which could also be seen as one long building.
When did you first start watching Time Team?
I've been watching Time Team on and off since it started but got heavily into it with my mother in 2000 and that’s what made me decide to study archaeology at university.
What do you enjoy most about it?
The fact I can watch an hour of TV at university and not feel guilty as I have definitely broadened my archaeological knowledge and enjoyed watching it. To add to this Time Team enables me to widen my knowledge and examine sites, which I may not get the chance to read about in Journals or books.
Do you have a favourite moment from Time Team?
The experimental archaeology within Time Team is my favourite part because not only is it fun watching the participants fail its useful because it helps the viewer see how bronze was caste or track ways where made with bronze axes.
Have you ever been on an archaeological dig before?
Yes, I have dug at two sites, Trellech in Wales, which is a medieval site, and Goldstone caves near Cardiff, which ranged from Roman down to Neolithic and older.
What do you think is the most remarkable archaeological find in the world?
The star disk would have to my answer; located and stolen from Germany this find of immense importance was sold on the international black market. The disk its self dates to around 1600BC. It depicts what looks to be the sun, crescent moon, stars and clusters with gold overlay.
And the UK?
Pavaland cave in Wales. This cave is mire suicide to get to but well worth the trip its located in Gower. The views currently in my view make it remarkable as a site, and the human remains have helped us learn about ancient Britain during the last ice age.
If you could dig anywhere in the world where would you choose?
Where it possible I would love to do 'Xeno' archaeology but as that doesn't exist I wouldn't mind digging in Japan. This is because I have always liked the unknown so being able to excavate in a region such as Japan will enable me to learn new things about one of the great cultures of our planet.
How do you feel about taking part in the Big Royal Dig?
More experience in the field, a really good time and knowing that I beat my cousin to appearing on live TV!
