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The team investigate the history of the Shorncliffe Redoubt, piecing together how its design and use as a training ground for light infantry troops helped to develop the modern army and defend the coast against invasion by 'the old enemy'. Thanks for watching. Time Team is fan-funded and 100% independent – your support on Patreon directly funds new digs! Find exclusive behind-the-scenes content here: https://www.patreon.com/TimeTeamOfficial ** NEW 15,000 MEMBER TARGET - JOIN TIME TEAM ON PATREON! ** Help us reach our new goal of 15,000 active members on Patreon, to continue developing more sites and create more new episodes. ** NEW PODCAST ** Listen now to the brand new Time Team Podcast presented by Helen Geake and Martyn Williams: https://podfollow.com/time-team ** MERCHANDISE ** You can now purchase Time Team's Official merchandise here: https://shop.timeteamdigital.com/ Time Team is a British TV series following specialists who dig deep to uncover as much as they can about Britain's archaeology and history. For more Time Team content, check out the Time Team Official YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TimeTeamOfficial #TimeTeam #BritishHistory #TonyRobinson #PhilHarding #TimeTeamClassics #TimeTeamArchive #TimeTeamEpisodes #Archaeology #Archaeologist #History #BadnellsMysteryBones #Northumberland #Mystery #Kent