The British History Podcast 57 – A Tale of Three Cities (sort of)
Oct 1, 2012
Post-Roman Britain's struggles for survival, including the use of salvaged Roman materials and grave robbing. Connections to Byzantium found at Cadbury Hill. Adapting to change in Britannia and building with timber. Exploring three communities in the migration period and their unique responses to cultural shift.
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Cadbury Hill Refugees
- Britons retreated to ancient hillforts like Cadbury Hill for safety after Rome withdrew.
- They reused Roman materials and even resorted to grave robbing for essential items.
Social Status at Cadbury Hill
- The social status of Cadbury Hill's inhabitants is uncertain.
- It could have been a mix of classes or a brief abandonment of social hierarchy for survival.
Life and Trade at Cadbury Hill
- Cadbury Hill residents built timber structures, including roundhouses reminiscent of Iron Age designs.
- They also traded, likely tin, with the Mediterranean, suggesting some level of economic stability.