Ancient Cross. Middle of Nowhere.

In the middle of bleedin' nowhere we find the incredible Bewcastle Cross - the finest Anglian cross in England - considered by Nikolaus Pevsner to be one of the 12 most important historical structures in Britain. We're looking at the fascinating history of its location on a site spanning Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and through to the Dark Ages. Two key questions are considered: 1) Why is this fine Anglo Saxon cross here, in such a remote location and so far away from the heartlands of the Northumbrian kingdom? 2) How was it made to such a high quality at a time when this shouldn't have been possible? As you probably know, broadcaster Phillip Schofield is crazy about Saxon crosses, and this video is a pilot for a new series of videos: Schofield's Saxon Crosses. Please let us know in the comments below if you'd like more of this. Mr. Schofield hasn't been on the telly for a long time now and would appreciate your support. #bewcastle #northumberland #romanfort #romanbritain #neolithic #bronzeage #ironage #darkages #anglosaxon #anglosaxons #bede #saxon #saxoncross #angliancross #bewcastlemuseum #castle #nikolauspevsner #pevsner If you would like to support this channel, you can buy us a “coffee” via the link in the About section. All contributions gratefully received and ploughed back into our productions. Travel costs and equipment – that sort of thing. Occasionally, actual real coffee. Credits (Where due) WC21 (UK) Productions Ltd theme tune: Keygenerator - Freesound Roman Gazette theme tune: 8-bit Win – Velda – Epidemic Sound For Serious Rambling Hikers & Scramblers theme tune: 514178 danlucas – Freesound Compendium of Curiosities: Underbelly – Epidemic Sound Coastal Catalogue theme tune: Just Like Magic – Epidemic Sound The Time Tunnel theme tune: Micro – Epidemic Sound Schofield’s Saxon Crosses: Good, Good – Epidemic Sound The Almanac theme tune: Rush – DJI Mimo All other music: Epidemic Sound Main “Broadcaster”: Darren Spratt Cameras DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo GoPro Hero 12 Creator Edition DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo HoverAir X1