A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson’s Favourite Ship

7.3/10 · 13 votesJan 21, 202659 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 13•−0.1 vs season avg

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Rare Anglo-Saxon swords, a mysterious and macabre Roman bone box and a cross-continental investigation into Admiral Nelson’s favourite ship.

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Seasons13

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Season 13 Episodes6

E1 7.0

Scottish Massacre and 70s Skate Park

E2 8.0

Our Rarest Find and Biggest Dig

E3 7.3Now viewing

A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson’s Favourite Ship

E4 7.4

England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky

E5 7.4

Medieval Murder and Roman Pets

E6 7.4

A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well

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Alice Roberts

Self - Presenter

Victoria Herridge

Self - Presenter

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Episode Summary

"A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson’s Favourite Ship" is episode 3 of Digging for Britain season 13. It scored 7.3/10 from 13 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on January 21, 2026.

Next: E4 · England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King and Scotland's First Whisky Best of Season 13