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S5E7: Cathedral Hill, Downpatrick - Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland
Time Team
Time Team S5E7: Cathedral Hill, Downpatrick - Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland
- Aired: 1998-02-22
- Time: 17:30:00
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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Overview
Recorded between 19 and 21 February 1997, the team look for the early monastic buildings on Cathedral Hill, where according to legend St. Patrick built a monastery and was buried. They are also digging up medieval finds, including roof tiles and glass, which indicate a high status building. They soon identify the large double ditch which originally enclosed the monastery complex. Victor tries his hand at medieval calligraphy and helps create an illuminated manuscript with a portrait of a familiar face, complete with hat and feather. We also see some vellum making.