The Cerne Abbas Giant looms large over the Dorset countryside. While the Giant's origin has been a source of debate for centuries, an even greater mystery is what happened to the Medieval abbey that once stood somewhere at the foot of the hill.

Now, a team of archaeologists, led by Dr Hugh Willmott of the University of Sheffield, have launched an investigation to relocate the structure that disappeared following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Time Team has been covering the action as it unfolds, and we sent Dr Lawrence Shaw to meet Hugh to find out more.

Join us at 7pm (BST) on Saturday 4th May for highlights of the 2023 excavation.

2024 CERNE ABBAS DIG OPPORTUNITY
Would you like to dig at this year's excavations at Cerne Abbas? To find out how to apply, visit: https://www.hughwillmott.co.uk/cerne


3D artist's impression model created by Andy Woodhead.


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