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Lincoln's Inn, London
First screened 8 March 2009

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Portal to another world – the entrance to Old Square in Lincoln's Inn



Portal to another world – the entrance to Old Square in Lincoln's Inn
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Portal to another world – the entrance to Old Square in Lincoln's InnTony, site director Hedley Swain, Phil and Helen are amused by something happening just off camera – possibly involving HenryTree Protection Orders limited the size and position of the trenches in Old SquareHaving moved a number of geraniums by hand, Phil set about the first trench with gusto
People have lived and worked here for 800 years and the finds produced evidence of that day-to-day lifeFor a long time this small piece of Tudor green ware was the earliest find on siteEvidence of a Tudor wall quickly emerged in Tracey's trenchThere was some evidence of Bishop Neville's 13th century building to be found amongst the later architectural styles
Helen and architectural experts Richard Morriss and John Schofield prepare to film a sceneBrigid uncovered no shortage of archaeology – unfortunately much of it belonged to a later Victorian courthouseHelen, Tony and pottery expert Paul Blinkhorn. Tony's red shirt was unfortunately in the washThe lure of the relative peace and calm of Lincoln's Inn Fields proved too much for illustrator Victor Ambrus
The diggers' determination in Lincoln's Inn Fields was rewarded by this massive structure – a WWII air-raid shelterThe trench was quickly closed down as there was little point in trying to dig furtherBrigid and Raysan's daughter Bella with director Lucy McDowell prepare for a traditional game of skittlesExtra points were available if you hit a cameraman – triple points if you hit both cameramen with the same ball
Matt explains the finer points of excavating an air-raid shelter to a group of Lincoln's Inn's finestMatt and a tray of the archaeologist's best friends – findsTracey's Tudor discovery was thought to be part of a garden wallPhil has a serious moment as he attempts to get to the bottom of his trench
Paul Blinkhorn perfects his 'Zen and the art of pottery dating' technique. Instant karma not pictured
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