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The Silbury Dig: The Heart of the Mound

Silbury is one of the largest prehistoric earthworks in Europe, possibly dating to 2400BC. In this programme, originally broadcast live, Magnus Magnusson meets the archaeologists who have uncovered a tunnel that leads into the heart of the mound. 'Chronicle' filmed excavations at the Silbury Mound from 1968 to 1970, one of the largest operations mounted by the programme.

English
  • Originally Aired July 27, 1968
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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