Rebuilding an Iron Age Roundhouse

We get started rebuilding one of our previous Iron Age roundhouses, this time with a twist -- we're using different types of wood to see if the building lasts longer! Read More

What Can We Learn From a Decaying Roundhouse?

It's time to say goodbye to the Yellow Glastonbury M74! Our archaeologists talk us through the history of the house and its archaeology and take a look at the way it's been decaying, before getting stuck in with the deconstruction. Read More

Can Roundhouses Survive a Storm?

We've just weathered a storm with record-breaking winds! We saw power cuts, floods, trees blown over, and more -- so how did our ancient roundhouses fare? Read More

9: Opening Celebration with Alice Roberts and Phil Harding

8: Learning Prehistoric Thatching

in episode 11 of the Bronze Build all hands are on deck to learn the traditional thatching techniques of our ancestors. The veterans get a real appreciation of what life in the Bronze Age was like, and just how much hard work was involved in building homes. Read More

7: Rafters, Rope, & Roof Building

The team come together to start the build of the roof for our new Bronze Age Roundhouse. Essential to the house, the roof has to be strong, weatherproof and most of all, fit the evidence of the materials we know were used in the Bronze Age. Can the team pull it together? Read More

6: The Puzzle of the Central Post

Collapse of the Glastonbury M59 Roundhouse

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5: Making Bronze Age Concrete with the Kids

6: How to Thatch – Crash Course From a Master