Medieval Mortar Shipwreck - Dorset

Time Team's Expedition Crew returns to investigate a Medieval shipwreck off the South coast of England, laden with a fascinating cargo. Dr Derek Pitman and Dr Lawrence Shaw spend a day with the dive team from Bournemouth University Maritime Archaeology to uncover 700 year-old secrets hidden beneath the waves.

Special thanks to:

Bournemouth University Maritime Archaeology

Haysom Purbeck Stone

Ship illustration by Sara Nunan

Ship 3D reconstruction by Andy Woodhead