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Exploratory dig confirms existence of Brodgar Neolithic village


Centuries-old conceptions about the Ness of Brodgar - the thin strip of land between the Harray and Stenness lochs - look set to be turned on their heads following a series of exploratory excavations on the south-west of the ness.

Last year's discovery of a structure half-way between the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness gave the first hint that ideas were going to have to change.

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Posted by Orkneyjar
18th June 2004ce
Edited 18th June 2004ce

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