Time Team (1994)
S12E08 Picts And Hermits: Cave Dwellers Of Fife - Wemyss, Fife
Episode Overview
Wemyss Caves, located along the Firth of Forth, have captured imaginations for centuries. According to legend, these caves were once inhabited by the enigmatic Pictish people, who inspired the Romans to erect Hadrian's Wall. They later served as retreats for Christian hermits and residences for Jacobean nobles. Today, however, the caves face significant erosion, with the sea encroaching dangerously close to the cliffs. Despite their storied past, the caves have yet to be thoroughly explored. What accounts for the mysterious Pictish carvings on the walls? Did the Picts truly dwell here, or were they merely visitors? Is there any trace of hermits or medieval life? Over an intense three-day investigation, Time Team uncovers extraordinary findings that begin to reshape the history of this captivating site.
