Episode 11 Martin Green: A Journey Through Time and Archaeology - Part Two

Summary

This podcast episode explores the rich history and archaeology of the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape, covering various periods from the Iron Age to the medieval era. The conversation delves into significant archaeological finds, the importance of conservation, and the personal connection of the speakers to the land and its history. The discussion also highlights the role of metal detecting in uncovering artefacts and the geological significance of the area.

 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cranbourne Chase National Landscape
01:41 Exploring Iron Age and Roman Archaeology
05:13 Medieval History and the Declares Family
10:28 Saxon Artefacts and Their Significance
15:45 The Role of Metal Detecting in Archaeology
20:29 Geology and Fossils of the Dorset Coast
25:55 Personal Journey and Connection to the Land

Cranbourne Chase, archaeology, Iron Age, Roman history, medieval artefacts, Saxon history, metal detecting, geology, fossils, conservation

The Chase & Chalke Landscape Partnership, supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund – thank you to lottery players for making this possible.

Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Cranborne Chase is a ‘protected landscape’, legally designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Artwork for Podcast
created by Claire Atkinson