A Saintly Site (Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides) | Series 17 Episode 2 | Time Team

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The team descend upon the island of Mull at the invitation of two local amateur archaeologists. Eager for the team to investigate a mysterious set of earthworks they've stumbled upon in a forest near the fabled town of Tobermory, they believe they may have discovered one of the earliest chapels in Scotland. The team quickly come to agree, suspecting they may be investigating the remains of a chapel set up by Saint Columba.
Series 17, Episode 02
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[@thegray5730]

Three teeth equal a body in Scotland? You can find 3 teeth outside most Glaswegian pubs.

[@jimrichards7014]

Thanks for the chuckle.

[@andynichols9476]

🤣🤣🤣

[@josephineobyrne1060]

L n

[@TheScotsalan]

As a Scotsman.. the one place you wont find teeth is in my mouth 👍😂😂

[@ici_coop]

Bwahaha 🤣

[@ELCADAROSA]

Phil’s expression at Tony’s pun during the intro ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@olivierdk2]

I had to repeat the senquence multiple times to hear it enough.

[@Blackholeforyou]

Because Tony always says we when doing the work and does no work only running his mouth lol

[@ellenl.5581]

@@Blackholeforyou Tony is mostly scripted, He is intended to be a mixer and give additional facts. He is not a worker and doesn't get paid to be one.

[@Blackholeforyou]

@@ellenl.5581 Tony give no fact he is just the court joker

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

@@Blackholeforyou he binds it all together, he asks the questions and gets the answers, he is irreverent sometimes and leavens the serious or technical content, without him, no show

[@RPGBros]

Mick Aston will be forever missed, taken too young

[@michellecook2338]

Great to see you having fun😀

[@pingpong5000]

It always makes me please when a Mick Aston theory is proven, finding an unknown early monastery is a great reward for all his hard work. Those two ladies making it all possible, good for them.

[@leslietarkin5705]

Congrats to those ladies for discovering a lost monastic settlement.

[@borderreiver3288]

Michael Antony Aston FSA (1 July 1946 - 24 June 2013) was an English archaeologist who specialized in Early Medieval landscape archaeology. Over the course of his career, he lectured at both the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford and published fifteen books.

[@KingNoTail]

He was a heck of a man, and is sorely missed.

[@hannahbrown2728]

2 months and a day after the end of World War 2? maybe someones dad got home a little later than others😂

[@RobBoudreau]

This episode has always stood out for me, Mick was so in his element. This and the one at Mt. Murray on the Isle of Man, I don't doubt Mick would have spent years at either if he could.

[@janmitchell641]

That was brilliant! I love that they began it with their two citizen archeologists and they ended it with them. It looked like Tony was about to tear up at the end. This is a fabulous series!❤️🇨🇦

[@wouterkok9610]

I was waiting for the disheartening "Oh no, we were dead wrong! It isn't an medieval chapel after all!" almost to the end of the episode. It was almost too good to be true, but in the end everything fitted together. Really a superb dig!

[@gregh5665]

One of my favourite episodes: Super-interesting and educational site, genuinely interested and cooperative local people, and of course everyone seemed to be having a great time. (Evern Tony didn't seem to feel like he had to be a contrarian, but presented with good-humour, curiosity and wonder.)

[@janmitchell641]

Yes, I noticed that too. He even did research! I kind of prefer this Tony.

[@MuscarV2]

That shot of Phil looking bewildered and exhausted had me in stitches. Me too Phil, me too.

[@18robsmith]

@Only Me I think Phil was dreading that pun escaping from Tony's mouth.......

[@robertmcgovern8850]

Faye Simpson is a v good field archeologist. She worked alongside Phil in early seasons, learned from him, and now runs some of the best trenches on TT. Quality digger!

[@kathycarlson7947]

This dig has left me speechless. On every level, it was entertaining, educational, and inspiring. That final scene gave me chills. Kudos

[@algiefeatherstonehaugh1091]

This was one of my three favourite Time Teams.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Yes this is a good one.

[@stripe1968]

It’s my No. 1.

[@VisionaryGardener]

Me too. My other favourite is the one beside the golf course on the Isle of Man where they found another chapel, with a stone inscribed in Ogham, and many kist burials that included one of a woman preserved so well that she still had her braided hair. That one gave me goosebumps. So many incredible discoveries on that one.

[@williamwilliam5066]

I guess one other was Doctor Who, what was the third?

[@algiefeatherstonehaugh1091]

@@williamwilliam5066 The other two were Rubble at'Mill (Manchester) and the very first episode.

[@peteschutza3566]

This one really hits for me, my paternal ancestors are from Isle of Mull.

[@jean6061]

I just love this episode! Discovering a long-forgotten chapel and monastic settlement - Time Team at its best!

[@edgeplay4205]

The rounded quartz pebbles are not just rounded quartz pebbles. They had to come from somewhere. You may think there is nothing distinctive about them, but each pebble speaks of the place it came from. The granularity of the quartz, the amount of rounding, the amount of smoothness all point to distinctive origins. These pebbles are formed by erosion of quartz formation which then washes into a stream. It is tumbled down the stream over millennia until it arrives at the coast. Some streams tumble the pebbles more than others. It is then deposited on a beach where it is tumbled against basalts and other rocks which smooth it more, again for a few millennia. Beaches exposed to storms do the most tumbling and produce almost glassy smooth pebbles. A geologist should be able to identify the source river for each of the pebbles and match each pebble to the beach it was picked up from. It s clear to me from the peek we got, that they came from different places. Some are very rounded and very smooth while others had slight nobbly bits and were not so smooth. These came from different beaches.

[@mariamjehn7071]

In my entire life living on the Maine coast and of Canadian Scotch Ancestry I have always instinctively picked up and collected white quartz pebbles!! I love ❤️ this episode!!!! As he says !! Perfect Time Team!!

[@kc3718]

depends, I live in an area where the quartz pebbles were deposited hundreds of millions of years ago from a river system that no longer survives, so your assertion would only be true for certain geographical locations and not a diagnostic tool to be applied with ubiquity. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

[@edgeplay4205]

@@kc3718 I do not understand your reasoning. The time scales are huge and yes some could be immense.

[@TK-tcbk1]

@@edgeplay4205 he/she is just being an ass. Ignore them. Knowledge should be shared with a generous spirit. To teach another is a gift to both teacher and pupil. Some people use knowledge as a weapon of sorts to hold over others. I like your comment and your willingness to share it. Thank you.

[@PeterWasted]

It would be interesting if they were able to trace the pebbles with accuracy but I suspect you are asking a lot more than is possible with current knowledge. I am however sure that the pebbles have far more significance than just being something picked off a local beach. From my understanding of quartzite, the crystal structure wouldn't be specific to any region but there might be certain trace elements present from which to narrow down a source. I'm not sure if that would help but it might be a place to start.

[@jenamyallen]

Oh my goodness I love this series!!! It has helped me keep my sanity during a personal hurricane 🌀. Thank you so much for sharing this. As an armchair archeologist, it is absolutely delightful! ❤❤

[@dinerouk]

Remember seeing it years ago. Still as impressive to see it over many years later.

[@Monerman]

These classic episodes are very nostalgic.

[@karlkarlos3545]

I think the word is Déjà vu.

[@puppy2haley]

This is one of my most favorite episodes!! I’ve watched it three times as of today. 👍👍👍Loving Time Team episodes!! Hurray for the new episodes coming out with some of the original Team members from years ago. ❤️

[@magdahearne497]

Me too. Looks a beautiful place to live & so rich in history.

[@matt_cummins28]

Absolutely fantastic episode! And really well done to the local "amateur" archeologists; they knew they were on to something. Great stuff, thanks very much.

[@coreysundberg7620]

This was by far one of my favorite episodes!! The enthusiasm that just permeated the entire crew really touched me!

[@mattsanders8467]

I wish I could hit the like button more than once Great work Time team

[@AaronWatson396]

It's amazing watching this I did the drainage map out and survey at the Isle of iona monestry. Stayed on the best hotel on the island with richard the owner beautiful place. So is the Abbey!

[@musical3lottie]

Absolutely astonishing! What an amazing site. The way the two ladies found it put me in mind of the project Stewart did in the North Pennines, with volunteers discovering hundreds (thousands?) of previously unknown sites from the LiDAR, and I think there have been some other similar smaller scale projects using local volunteers in various areas too. This site must be a resounding endorsement for the value of these kinds of community projects!

[@cncshrops]

Fantastic! The cross was the crowning moment.

[@RobWaters]

One of the best parts of the Time Team was always the way that they opened the doors for others to make greater discoveries that they laid the groundwork for. Later work would not only continue to establish that this 6th century agricultural community rolled into the 7th century Christian community, but would continue to find evidence proving the site remained in constant use and would have other buildings raised on it and used well into the 16th century. And none of that would have happened without Mick, Phil, and the entire team opening the ground first. Even the geophys crew.

[@Tseringlhatso]

All that - and a flint to keep Phil happy too😊

[@EIixir]

I don't remember seeing this one before, great episode! Being undisturbed the site had so much to offer.

[@scottrussell3862]

Phil the BA Barracus of archaeology, his face at the start just screams I hate planes!!

[@gorge5412]

Ah . . . good read, Mr. Scott. I was wondering (!) why Phil was nearly scowling by the side of Tony in the plane.

[@phoebethoroughman9468]

a perfect episode! beautiful scenery, amazing finds and a fascinating story. nothing better than spending a lazy sunday afternoon with this and a cup of tea

[@Sarge80]

When Tony ends his opening monologue Phil is ready to push him out of the airplane hahaha

[@Loafinbaker]

Mick Aston was a treasure. Oh to have studied under his tutelage

[@cdd4248]

This TT Episode could have lasted for months and I would have been so happy!

[@gwendolynfish2102]

So ecstatic to see this again. We are going to be takin Mull and Iona in on our two month sweep of Scotland. Will be interesting to see if anything has been done at this so very important site. Thank you for posting! So good to see many of the old team together. Mick fairly glows!

[@carlbarkham3115]

1 minute to go!! This is the best part of a Sunday evening

[@patobrien6364]

I miss Mick Aston He was a gentleman

[@robertslusser6753]

I just watched this video that has a connection, apparently, to Saint Columba. I stumbled unto "Time Team" a couple of months ago and have been watching many of your old videos. I just wanted to mention to you that in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is a small Catholic parish with the name of Saint Columba's Church. My wife grew up part of a large Catholic family that attended St. Columba and we were actually married there almost 53 years ago. This video really struck home to me to get a little more information on St. Columba. Bloomsburg, PA is located in Columbia County, PA and I have been told it was named after St. Columba as, indeed, the local Catholic church surely is. So his influence even reached the new world. Thank you for all of your hard work on Time Team.

[@beebeelicious]

Thanks for these classics. Life is a little grim at the moment and you're making it better! ❤

[@trinkab]

Phil's face at "flight of fancy!!"

[@phoule76]

the editing is great, the "acting" of our beloved characters... this episode should have won awards

[@VeronicaMowery]

This is my favorite episode of Time Team.

[@shadowknowsjo]

In the first minute of the video Phil looks so happy 🤣🤣🤣

[@heidimelena4018]

Thank you for preserving our heritage

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

At this point in time, The Time Team IS part of our historical heritage. Well, done, guys!

[@SN-sz7kw]

Always missing Mick. RIP fine gentleman.

[@karphin1]

Loved the expression on Phil’s face, when Tony suggested that it might be “a flight of fancy”. HAha.

[@januzzell8631]

One of my favourite episodes - Mick got SO excited

[@patrickwentz8413]

Every time I think I have seen all the Time Teams I stumble across another gem!

[@helenamcginty4920]

Brilliant. Even after a couple of previous views. Its like re reading a well written detective novel after giving yourself time to forget either who dun it or /and how it was uncovered.

[@user-pi6bi4ou4c]

A great episode, thank you

[@kellyb1420]

I love Time Team. ♥️

[@anthonytindle5758]

There is always method in Phills madness Love TT..on tv and on yt thankyou for uploading all there work tt. always fun and educational.

[@janesalisbury3686]

Oh Heavens! I nearly cried, fantastic stuff. Thank you so much.

[@devonseamoor]

Hahaha, that face of Phil in the helicopter, at the start... that expression when he turned his head toward Tony... ha, priceless! But Tony's face right at the end, is equally priceless. Triumph for Time Team, bravo! 🍀😊🙋‍♀💙💎

[@UNSOLVABLE]

Absolutely loved Time Team as a child. Glad to have found it all here.

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

How their familiar voices bring a smile to my face. Thanks guys.

[@123456wasp]

Time Team is one of my most favourite shows. 😎👍

[@nevillemignot1681]

Another episode that is going to show John telling us why this site was a 'Nightmare' to Geophys, and Stewart running around with his pencil, paper, ruler and then looking at the 'Lumps and Bumps' and exploring and then telling us what the site is all about!! One great episode, one of my very favourite episodes with all my favourite Time Teamers involved..

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

It is exciting to think that my Scottish roots, may have begun there. It's sad there are no records.

[@leslielutz1874]

So much talent and experience. Real pleasure.

[@annazaman9657]

This the best of all episodes IMO

[@miglover5]

One of the best Time Team episodes ever made.

[@J.P.MistaPista]

It's the Balamory site! I used to watch Balamory with my daughter fifteen years ago, and I just recognised the street with the many-coloured houses where Tony was driving. Oh, that's also history already!

[@melissa2354]

Poor Phil did not look at all thrilled to be off the ground in the airplane.

[@wabisabi6875]

One of my very favorites. Thanks for sharing!

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Well done Girls in you finding n well done TT in your digging! TFS, GB :)

[@wreckmore]

Genuinely my favourite episode of Time Team.

[@Graeme408]

Exceptional. Thank you for the continuation of Time Team.

[@SaxonSuccess]

Rather moving, that. Just lovely.

[@SindreGaaserod]

Absolutely magnificent episode

[@tomwatson9710]

Absolutely amazing and stunning discovery, it really is another fantastic discovery. Well done ladies.

[@francesworcester3599]

Yes I think that was the best way to see the discovery of the monastery and being able to see the identification process. It's just so exciting

[@elizabethfairlie8296]

Really enjoyed this. Wonderful. Well done Time Team and the fantastic women who found the site and invited the Team in.

[@ktdale1340]

One of my favorite TT adventures.

[@jamgart6880]

One of my favourite episodes!

[@elizabethjury2930]

Alsolutely fantastic find. Very educational. Thanks for the video 🌻

[@mkrmkr3805]

Excellent stuff. Thank you TT.

[@kristinholzerart]

My favorite episode so far. I am obsessed with this show.

[@catherineahmelman9931]

I love Phil's expression... typical of anyone who has to fly in a BN2B Islander! Yes, I speak from a lot of experience.

[@ConstanceOConnor]

Sincerest thanks to all involved in this exceptional educational passion project! We have been immeasurably enriched by your efforts. Rest in peace, Mick.

[@SN-sz7kw]

One of the best episodes. Riveting.

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

This episode made me quite emotional for some reason, I had tears in my eyes at the end.

[@edwelty]

That gave me chills. Amazing 🤩

[@grahamthomson4747]

One of my all time favourite episodes 👏🙌

[@catherinemakin9587]

We stayed on Mull for a week a couple of years ago so it was lovely to see some familiar places in this episode. Wish I'd known about the site while we were there as I could have gone and had a look! Mull is a lovely place to visit.

[@amcgowan1970]

Cill is Church in Irish Gaelic and Coille is forest.

[@KAT-ew9wz]

YESSS thank you for posting this one!!!

[@Becca2334]

Truly an amazing series.❤Time Team

[@DCShaneTours]

I think this is my favorite time Team episode ever.

[@ancient_history]

Lovely, as always :)

[@mrbutters246]

wow what a fantastic episode!! I'm not really interested in early christian archeology, but I got chills when they found a piece of the cross 😲 Truly amazing stuff!

[@montydendron1]

wonderful to watch.

[@thijsvmilligen]

The perfect Time Team.

[@paulabonin3637]

As a person who has always been enthralled with everything Scotland and newly discovered Scot’s descent , I’ve been binging on these digs every night. I visited Scotland and fell in love with it but, unfortunately, it was before I knew that I was almost 3/4 Scots. I’m living vicariously through all of these intriguing people and thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you all for an archeological education.

[@PolakInHolland]

My Sunday evening highlight.

[@Odanti]

This one is my favorite of all. I'm more like Mick. I love church stuff. I want you to come back TimeTeam!!!

[@iamblackthorne]

They have come back!

[@julescaru8591]

I’ve watched all these episodes several times…can’t decide what to watch ? lol time team !

[@RupaRishima]

This is probably my favorite episode.

[@deborahnunn2394]

Always very good shows