By Bernie Bell

Nine little figurines

From the Bronze Age

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Some placed ‘neath Standing Stones

Some used as weights?

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Some placed by the hearth

To keep the place safe

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Nine little figurines

From the Bronze Age

nine little figurines by B Bell
Two little figurines – having a look round

For more information – https://archaeologyorkney.com/2019/12/06/nine-possible-bronze-age-figurines-unearthed-at-substation-excavation-in-orkney/

Related story: “significant discovery in Orkney” of Early Bronze Age Carved Stones

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