Sacred Wonders of Britain (2013)
S01E02 Bronze and Iron Age
Episode Overview
Neil Oliver embarks on an exploration of Bronze and Iron Age sites that held spiritual significance for ancient Britons, viewing water as both a vital resource and a revered element. At Flag Fen near Peterborough, he uncovers a sprawling ancient causeway, complete with sacred items nestled among its wooden structures. His journey continues to Anglesey, where he finds swords, valuable artifacts, and even a slave chain that were ceremoniously placed. In Bath, at its sacred spring, Neil witnesses an early instance of the custom of tossing coins into water. The Romans honored the old deities while introducing their own, transforming Bath into one of the most revered locations in Roman Britain.
