Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Step inside Templecombe, Somerset, as Time Team hunts for the lost remains of the Knights Templar and uncovers secrets hidden for centuries beneath this historic village.
Join the team as they unravel the true story of the legendary Templars in England, from investigating mysterious medieval floor tiles and a 13th-century chapel to deciphering ancient maps and boundary walls. Discover how a seemingly ordinary manor house and farm fields might hold the keys to the past, as archaeologists dig through layers of history to reveal the life, rituals, and daily workings of the fighting monks who once called Templecombe home. Along the way, you'll learn how the Templars financed their operations, why their structures were so elusive, and how their presence shaped local history. The episode blends archaeological detective work with tales of brewing medieval ale, examining Templar rulebooks, and sorting fact from legend about these enigmatic knights.
Watch as discoveries unfold - from encaustic tiles marked with noble coats of arms to the elusive monastic boundary wall that had been hiding in plain sight. See how historic buildings are dated with dendrochronology, how expert survey work redefines centuries-old assumptions, and how the team overcomes setbacks to finally piece together the Templar preceptory’s layout. Whether you're fascinated by the Crusades, medieval architecture, or the mysteries of the Knights Templar, this episode brings their story vividly to life through hands-on exploration and historical insight.
#Archaeology #TimeTeam #KnightsTemplar #Templecombe #MedievalHistory #HistoricEngland #CrusaderMysteries #AncientBuildings
Step inside Templecombe, Somerset, as Time Team hunts for the lost remains of the Knights Templar and uncovers secrets hidden for centuries beneath this historic village.
Join the team as they unravel the true story of the legendary Templars in England, from investigating mysterious medieval floor tiles and a 13th-century chapel to deciphering ancient maps and boundary walls. Discover how a seemingly ordinary manor house and farm fields might hold the keys to the past, as archaeologists dig through layers of history to reveal the life, rituals, and daily workings of the fighting monks who once called Templecombe home. Along the way, you'll learn how the Templars financed their operations, why their structures were so elusive, and how their presence shaped local history. The episode blends archaeological detective work with tales of brewing medieval ale, examining Templar rulebooks, and sorting fact from legend about these enigmatic knights.
Watch as discoveries unfold - from encaustic tiles marked with noble coats of arms to the elusive monastic boundary wall that had been hiding in plain sight. See how historic buildings are dated with dendrochronology, how expert survey work redefines centuries-old assumptions, and how the team overcomes setbacks to finally piece together the Templar preceptory’s layout. Whether you're fascinated by the Crusades, medieval architecture, or the mysteries of the Knights Templar, this episode brings their story vividly to life through hands-on exploration and historical insight.
#Archaeology #TimeTeam #KnightsTemplar #Templecombe #MedievalHistory #HistoricEngland #CrusaderMysteries #AncientBuildings
