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The Buried Roman Mining Town Hidden Under North Wales | Time Team | Odyssey examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. The team descend on the village of Ffrith in North Wales to discover if it is built on the remains of a Roman mining town. The main street runs along the route of Offa's Dyke. The dig involves excavating two gardens and the playing field, but the team are frustrated in their attempts to find a Roman bath house. The team are joined by archaeologist Chris Martin and historian David Mason. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

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The Buried Roman Mining Town Hidden Under North Wales | Time Team | Odyssey
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Society
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English

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