Flints of Farndon Fields and Waterloo with Phil Harding - Lockdown Lectures

In our latest Lockdown Lecture, Time Team's Phil Harding (an expert flint knapper) describes the evidence of flint knapping found at the Upper Palaeolithic site of Farndon Fields in Nottinghamshire, and explains how flints can connect us to the Battle of Waterloo.
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[@stevenl.passalacqua3953]

I can stay for hours just listening this man..

[@CharityS-Minnesota]

Same!! Wish he would get his own show :-)

[@barbmcconnaughey3070]

Yes, indeed.

[@BlitzMekanika]

Could we get a master class on how to flint nap with Phil. Thanks. 🙂

[@ici_coop]

Dr Phil “FlintKnapper” Harding is a national treasure. We adore you mate 🍻

[@Kevin-jb8do]

Been a Phil Harding fan since Time Team. Sure do miss that show, but so happy to follow Waterloo uncovered and see what Phil has been digging up.

[@MrTristanryan]

It’s playing on Australian telly at the moment. Great show!

[@richardharrold9736]

@@MrTristanryan and they're trying to bring it back as a crowdfunded KZbin show!

[@MeMommyEms]

I love Phil Harding. Great archeologist, amazing person and Britain’s National treasure. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasonlipmyer36]

"I don't give orders. I just request people to do it, and I expect 'em to obey" -Phil Harding 6:08

[@AreHan1991]

And he should, because he is the guy onsite with the knowledge

[@jasonlipmyer36]

@@AreHan1991 I wouldn't disagree. Just thought it was funny, because that's pretty much the definition of an order.

[@MrKmoconne]

"Tony! Get out of my trench!"

[@victoriahey4226]

We'll learn him one day.

[@electric_kool-aid]

Wow here I was wondering what Phil Harding was doing and a day later I get this recommended. Amazing. What a legend!

[@oldguysdoingstuff6216]

Phil is a "rock" star. Or Flint Star. He is certainly a star. Thanks Phil, and more, please!

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

God bless this man. He's my favorite archeologist. And a legend in my house. Rock on, Phil!

[@QuestForDetails]

Phil ! you are a hero to so many of us around the world, I was born in 77 and have grown up watching you explore history, I've bene rewatching all the time team episodes , thank you so much for all you have done and for being an inspiration, for teaching us all to get in and get your hands dirty, keep on rocking and ill keep watching !

[@thoms5207]

Fascinating! Thank you Phil. If you don' mind me saying, another thing you bring from your ancestors is your wonderfully rich West Country way of speaking, thank you for that, too.

[@lenhayward]

Good to see Phil , don't see enough of him , and a good informative talk .

[@karylhogan5758]

Don’t forget the Prussia , who marched after 1 battle and straight into another at Waterloo, they were well motivated after past humiliations by Napoleon,and fought bravely, led by blucher..napoleons delay in starting battle that morning by 2 hours to allow ground to dry allowed the Prussians time to get to battle ground...

[@jeanfrancis8121]

I don't think he's used to talking so much, without a pint to wet his whistle. 🙂

[@colinp2238]

@@jeanfrancis8121 When he said, "I am a flintnapper," I instantly thought of I am a cider drinker.

[@cjw2661]

I always wanted to be an archeologist. Unfortunately life had other plans for me. I really enjoy these shows. Loved Time Team. Its great seeing Mr Harding still teaching us. ❤ My bucket list includes going on a dig someday. I would love it so much.

[@piratetanker]

I love Phil Harding. Is it wrong to say (with the deepest respect) he's the archeological Hagrid?

[@joshschneider9766]

I love that Phil's explicitly careful to put down a cloth so he doesn't confuse his future successors lol

[@Duskyberry]

Stay awesome Phil ♥

[@Celtress]

I love how you talked about the connection to ancient ancestors, and gave us a peek into their lives, and the respect you show for them. Thank you for an interesting and informative chat.

[@ShalomMichael]

No matter your area of expertise, what power to convey it when one is a gifted storyteller. I think many could place themselves on that ground, during the paleolithic period, knapping away. Thanks Phil et al for sharing.

[@Lorwildrose]

It's great to see Phil in his element and teaching. I lived in a archaeologists dream area in Canada, red deer river valley, the dinosaur capital, i spent my free time wandering in the hills looking for bones and other stuff. My dad found a ancient midden digging the basement for a renovation and when I was a kid I found, even better than a bone, a stone bead and a core of obsidian, I always wondered how they made the implements they used out of it. I was interested in archaeology from that point on, Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@ledacedar6253]

Phil I can see you from around 2 yr old and over the years of growing up; first digging in your sand box, then the neighbour's dirt pile & then out into & across the fields of England. I love your love for the ancient ways, the practicalities of their lives, their ingenuity of made tools and your fantastic accent, Your hat the trademark of a hardworking informed & well experienced archaeologist since you started life. I'd love to hear from your mum & dad, what would they say or what did they say about your rocks & digging habits way back then? Much love for all you have given us & for who you uniquely are.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

Dammit Phil ! The only thing you don't know about the ancient flint knapper is his name !

[@AreHan1991]

A'kwarque

[@sarahramos2919]

Fred?

[@bettytimberman8210]

I'm watching this a year later. Still love watching .His telling the story his voice is so good to here and giving us a history lesson and why they did it. God bless him and the others as well.

[@JacobafJelling]

I hopethis man lives to be a 100 years. At good health. Such a brilliant mind in my opinion. One of the best to come out of Northern Europe. Greetings from Denmark

[@maryt9631]

Such a nice treat to find something new from Phil.

[@kevdimo6459]

Thanks Phil that’s such an informative session. I’m really inspired by your knowledge of all things Archaeology. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Love ya Phil! Stay safe and be well.

[@pkmitch48]

Thank you Phil for taking the the time to talk to us.

[@7cColin]

Is there a longer, more complete lesson from Phil on flint and its efficacy, manufacture etc available on video? And if not, why not? He's inspirational.

[@Dusty357]

A have a fascination with flint tools and the people who made them were a live Northumberland my daughter and me often field walk looking for flint we have found hammer stones scrapers and a couple of arrow heads would love to be able to get some good lumps of flint so a could work them but unfortunately all we find is very small pieces but a have still managed to make a few arrow heads and attach them to hazel wands to use as arrows in the back garden both myself and the bairn both shoot bows so it’s great fun making them. Thanks phill take care Liam

[@lynnepierce3676]

Hello Phil good to see you. I just discovered the Time Team series. It’s fascinating😮😊. Can’t even imagine how exciting and personally satisfying it must have been to discover early structures and clues about early ppl and how they lived. I’ll continue to watch the series with great interest. Thanks to you and all team members for sharing.👍😊❤️

[@ludo9234]

Nice to see you're still doing what you love. And a thank you for being an honest man on the tv. Fair weather to you sir.

[@emilioalcazar4170]

The conection with the ancestors makes sacred the awesome and fascinating science of the archeology..a master class..!

[@kimepp2216]

I spent 35 years measuring streamflow from bridges. I was probably asked how the fishing was a million times.

[@KennethKustren-lr6tg]

Nobody wants to wade into conversations that flow with too great a headwater. Pressure be dammed.

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

It's all water under the bridge now?

[@davidbowman271]

Phil knaps a piece of flint like a jeweler cuts a diamond!

[@davidbowman271]

Why isn't this man holding a Master Class? He would rock!

[@AreHan1991]

Phil, you're wonderful as always! And by doing the knapping yourself for real, you drag these pre-historic peoples out of the mystical and exotic realm and into reality: they were just people like us, trying to survive and prosper, though in a very different ecological and technological setting

[@HarryP457]

Phil is an absolute treasure.

[@biggstavros5876]

Phil just has a knack to communicate to the layman. I think Mick Aston taught him some humility.

[@jameswilliams4695]

I could in all honesty watch Phil if he were sat on the loo reading the ingredients list off the back of a shampoo bottle!!

[@barbmcconnaughey3070]

james williams 😆😆😆

[@malinlindqvist3455]

But what would Phil say about having you there? :-)

[@DarrenBushnall68]

@@malinlindqvist3455 Probably 'OO-ARRR'

[@mattkaustickomments]

I don’t think I’d want to ‘watch’ that, but I’d listen to the podcast!

[@barbmcconnaughey3070]

Matt Kustom Kostumes 😀

[@PoliticalFuturism]

Phil Harding, you're the man

[@dereksanders7855]

Great watching you Phil ,I have watched you for years on time team and learned a lot about archeology more blogs like that please Phil...cheers

[@PieterBreda]

It is unbelievable how sharp flint knives can be. I tried some newly made flint blades in France and they were as sharp as razors.

[@Isabelle-hk1og]

Missed you Phil. How good to see and listen to you

[@harbourdogNL]

I would love to know what single piece of knapped flint that Phil has found or seen, he considers the most beautiful and accomplished piece he's ever encountered. What bit of flint simply took your breath away, Phil? Certainly worth a video all it's own! (Viewers, please upvote if you agree so we can get the answer!!)

[@crisslastname9417]

Anything with Phil.

[@emilyrauwerdink3451]

My feelings exactly. 😉

[@Dal606BBN]

Phil is awesome! Great Archeologist! And Hilarious! Mick and him the best duo! I Love The Time Team!

[@Whocares.........]

Thanks for that! Well done 👍 Missed you Phil!

[@yanchouser7364]

Thank you Phil, you make the difference.

[@noelp4916]

Very well presented Phil. Best regards from Perth, Western Australia. 🇦🇺

[@mikerinn6187]

Thanks Phil. I always enjoy and learn from your perspective. Looking forward to more lessons.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Wellington’s men must have ended up deaf, with those going off in one ear all the time. Thanks, Phil! It’s important not to just read history, but imagine it.

[@joshschneider9766]

or dead from conclusive force related injuries.

[@ad8279]

What a lovely talk; interesting and relevant to our own lives, not just Waterloo Uncovered, with its poignant undertones. Thank you Phil.

[@tphvictims5101]

My eyes are shot but I recognize the hat 😉👍🏻 Great Skills. I loved the Time Team Videos. What a crew 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@WayneBorean]

Damn it Phil, you bought a new hat! I love your stuff Phil. I just love it!

[@kindcounselor]

Thank you so much Phil!great to see you!

[@michaelbeattie6953]

If I i ever get to meet the legend I am 100% going to use that gag.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

Another wonderful chat from Phil, I say chat because you talk to us not lecture us lol. I have looked and looked every where I've been that has flint for any piece that could have been knapped with no luck sadly. Its sand and gravel here where I live and I can't get out nowadays but I remember spending ages looking for any sign of flint here as the side wall of our home had flint embedded in it. I was told in a different area of the farm where we live the plough turns pieces up, bot on the lower reaches around us. I love watching you work the flint especially with a bone hammer.

[@HomesteadingADimeataTime]

Phil, that was great! Thanks so much. Great to see you again.

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you Phil. Great talk.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

A nice little lecture with excellent visual aids; thank-you!

[@0623kaboom]

i wish time team was still going even if only a few times a year ... they covered so much and made history enjoyable to watch ... I truly miss all the episodes ... ok I have seen all of them about 15 times each ... but still ... we need more of them . perhaps Phil can convince Ruth Goodman, Alex and Peter .. to do a stone age recreation series ... and have phil do all the napping with them ...

[@steamingbob]

Great talk really enjoyed it, thanks Phil

[@dedestephens4229]

Thank you Mr Harding. I wishe you could come and dig around Cahokia Mounds. The Cahokia Indians lived near the Mississippi valley and arrowheads are usually found in fields after a hard rain.

[@mermeridian2041]

So glad I found this!! Man, I could listen to Phil talk all day long! If the tech has stood the test of time then it still works, so there's no reason to mess with it.

[@TimmyB1867]

That was wonderful. I think I would have gotten on really well working with Phil, and would have loved to learn some of his skills and knowledge

[@mutualbeard]

Always good value Phil! I respect your passion.

[@fivizzano]

this man is a monument ! 👍

[@Ajessordinaryhistory]

I was so excited to find this! I just love Phil:)))

[@MrTristanryan]

I’ve seen huge shell mounds where generations of Australian Aboriginals had feasted on shellfish and thought about all those who had sat there with family chatting, planning perhaps telling jokes and laughing. With Phil’s enthusiasm and knowledge I could picture those people sitting there working away on the Flint. Great stuff, thank you for the video.

[@martygadd1212]

great... just super informative break down of days past to present cheers Phil

[@lynnepierce3676]

I’m amazed at all the extraordinary history you and others on Time Team found during the show. Your extensive knowledge as an archeologist is truly amazing.👍😊

[@robertmcmanus636]

Bravo, Phil!

[@richardstephens3327]

You are never going to hear me mocking you knapping. If I ever get the honor of being able to meet you I would desire to give you a few flints from my area. Do you happen to have any Clovis points, or any other tools from the American south west?

[@thescarletarachnid821]

Shoes? Were are your boots, Phil? Thanks for the lecture!!! :-)

[@johnthomas7517]

Thank you, that puts history where it belongs: right now, so we can better understand the whats and whys.

[@aprilcarter1105]

I love this man.

[@jenniferlaurensmom]

Such a master so intelligent enjoy him so much..

[@bettytimberman8210]

I love hearing him explain what he finds and how they lived.keep up the good work and hope you get a lot of flint you want.

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

Well done Phil, keep well.

[@davidparfitt925]

Great talk, thanks

[@ChrisR1946]

Excellent Phil......

[@Vic-ng8if]

Very informative Phil. Also relaxing....

[@Aaron9822]

Absolutely fascinating lecture

[@dano4572]

great story. greatly told.

[@teramariepruitt1303]

Love Phil!!

[@spikydipple]

Legend.

[@Zoydian]

Great video!!

[@mr.aldini6801]

Phil's my main man!

[@perryanderson217]

Thanks Phil

[@michaelholgate8849]

Super! Thank you.

[@johannebaker9730]

Fantastic

[@leroyholm9075]

This definately needs to be on Terrestial television as a prioty, a good television series here methinks!

[@douglasbell9202]

Great story.

[@northwall9243]

Phl Harding is amazin'

[@JacobafJelling]

More phil plz

[@iljanosj]

Nice!

[@scrubsrc4084]

Phil Harding... Time traveller.

[@AnnieWarbux]

That was very Cool!👍 🤠🤓🤲🤗🍺🌍🏔⛰⏰⏳🔍⛏🗿🇬🇧

[@timtimm9199]

Phil, this brings to mind a question. Did Wellington have workshops of knappers making gun flints or were they produced elsewhere and shipped? The production and supply of this important bit of kit is quite interesting but little covered. I'd like to know more.

[@christianbuczko1481]

I went up the a46 to newark a few days back, i didnt know there was a site that age in the area.