Episode 45 - Unearthing Wrest Park’s Mithraic Glade and Root House
Following an archaeological dig to discover the s…
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Show Notes
Following an archaeological dig to discover the secrets of the Root House that once sat in the mysterious Mithraic Glade of Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, we meet senior properties historian Dr Andrew Hann and PhD student Jemima Hubberstey to reveal why the glade was created and the literary inspiration behind it.
Plus, we reveal what the Root House was, how it was used, and its unique connection to the story of this spectacular estate.
To find out more about Wrest Park and plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrest
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