Why We Dig

Season 2: Episode 4

Welcome to Soulton Hall, a medieval site which raises plenty of questions. Namely, is this really a tiny castle? Elsewhere, on Lindisfarne, Indie's trench makes the comeback of the century. Plus, we hear from some of the Durham students on site.

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