we cut trenches at different points and were rewarded for our trouble by unearthing a wall
Kirsteen Stewart Collection Inspired by Coastal Mapping
‘The beauty and inspiration that is everyday life, reworked to create something new and fresh’
Our Islands, Our Past Conference
The conference is being held in Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall on the 14th – 17th September
Unearthing Archaeology of Cata Sand
two large cut pits
within the trench contain the skeletons of a minimum number of twelve whales
A Chambered Mound: By M.M. Charleson
In the summer of 1900 I commenced the excavation of a large mound on the farm of Westerleafea
Mapping Medieval Birsay
The walk-over survey is the start to a longer process to build up a picture of what Medieval Birsay was like.
Spend Some Time Mapping Magnus
Mapping Magnus, begins on the 25th and 26th August 2017.
Bernie Bell: Minehowe
I had no pre-conceptions, and didn’t know much about it. Mike started off, down the steps, and I went to follow.
Orkney Archaeological Society Review
This one has a good, and interesting mixture.
Poetry Corner: Day-Job’s Over
“Day-job’s over, come on now John/ Time to be getting your diggin’ boots on