Synopsis
Ben Robinson flies over the Broads where photos have revealed 945 previously unknown ancient sites, many of which have historians rethinking the history of the area.
- Programme: The Flying Archaeologist
- Episode: 2: Norfolk Broads
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2013
- History
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