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South Ronaldsay

<b>South Ronaldsay</b>Posted by OapostropheBrienTomb of the Eagles © John O'Brien
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Banks Chambered Tomb
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Banks
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The Cairnhead, Hunda Cairn(s)
14 posts
Cairns O' The Bu Broch
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Castle of Burwick Cliff Fort
6 posts
Clouduhall Round Cairn
15 posts
Clouduhall Standing Stone / Menhir
19 posts
Howe of Hoxa Broch
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Kirkhouse Cairn Round Cairn
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Kirk Ness Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Kirk Ness Dyke Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
4 posts
Kirk Ness Mound Round Barrow(s)
20 posts
Little Howe of Hoxa Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
16 posts
Sorquoy Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Stews Standing Stone / Menhir
78 posts
3 sites
Tomb of the Eagles Chambered Cairn
15 posts
The Wart Chambered Cairn
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Ladykirk Stone Carving

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Iron Age woman's diet of 'fish suppers'

A woman who lived in Orkney 1,800 years ago had a diet that was unusually rich in seafood, say archaeologists.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz490gy49dlo
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
18th October 2022ce

Whale bone DNA gives new clues to Iron Age Orkney life

When they first unearthed the container near a broch at South Ronaldsay, archaeologists knew it was a hollowed out whale vertebra.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-50308033
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
6th November 2019ce

Archaeologists uncover clues to life of Iron Age man

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-38207134
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
7th December 2016ce

Iron Age Jewellery Made On Orkney Recreated

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-37481840
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
28th September 2016ce

Neolithic tomb found in garden 'extremely significant'


WHEN Hamish Mowatt decided to investigate a mysterious mound as he tidied an Orkney garden, he had little idea he would uncover a hoard of bodies that had lain untouched for around 5,000 years... continues...
moss Posted by moss
2nd October 2010ce

Rare rock art found on beach after storm

http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/Older-than-the-pyramids-buried.3883464.jp

Local plumber David Barnes saw the circular markings in the low afternoon light on Sandwick Bay. Julie Gibson, the county archaeologist, suggests it could come from a chambered tomb.

No picture at the link though, sadly.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
18th March 2008ce

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Orkneyjar: The Cairns


Sigurd's report on The Cairns of the Bu
wideford Posted by wideford
15th September 2007ce
Edited 16th September 2007ce

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Clouduhall (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images (click to view fullsize)

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29th June 2022ce

Clouduhall (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Links

Canmore ID 9537


Clouduhall Standing Stone on Canmore
Posted by markj99
29th June 2022ce

Tomb of the Eagles (Chambered Cairn) — News

Tomb Closed for coming season,


but other avenues to be looked at for the future https://www.facebook.com/TomboftheEagles/posts/pfbid0ASDnb2oBjnVJfbgdZsV2kdtd2hyBbJC5TAaPrXUoR5V6MW1DKfYTdFb1Rt2vX4aZl?__cft__[0]=AZVp7M7sXrIc8tmt8Z5WSLRBX908ZbNR7q-wV9nHEF-XtyefAfQBb6nd41oIh1rmJ6o_gcHMJJ9vPZzF1NyXuoIa6z6xsg2M1MV2gdFzpPAUDZM2fnQuXFdG-FRoMdqiMhOwlYxJ_uymIK494-rPnjAdSOJLFNXNkBShO3YHCvgb5A&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
wideford Posted by wideford
25th June 2022ce

Little Howe of Hoxa (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) — Images

<b>Little Howe of Hoxa</b>Posted by wideford<b>Little Howe of Hoxa</b>Posted by wideford<b>Little Howe of Hoxa</b>Posted by wideford<b>Little Howe of Hoxa</b>Posted by wideford wideford Posted by wideford
6th August 2021ce
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