The Archaeological Mystery Of St. Patrick’s 6th-Century Burial Ground | Time Team | Chronicle

Medieval History Documentaries

One of Ireland’s most sacred sites is where St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, set up his first church. On Cathedral Hill sits a magnificent church renovated from its medieval origins in the 18th century. the team look for the early monastic buildings where according to legend St. Patrick built a monastery and was buried. They are also digging up medieval finds, including roof tiles and glass, which indicate a high-status building. They soon identify the large double ditch which originally enclosed the monastery complex. A fascinating trip for the team as they traveled to Downpatrick in Northern Ireland to excavate one of Britain’s most important religious sites.

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