The Modern Antiquarian. Stone Circles, Ancient Sites, Neolithic Monuments, Ancient Monuments, Prehistoric Sites, Megalithic MysteriesThe Modern Antiquarian

     

Knowe of Skea

Iron Age Shrine

Also known as:
  • Knowe O' Skea
  • Berst Ness

Nearest Town:Kirkwall (31km SSE)
OS Ref (GB):   HY44164181 / Sheet: 5
Latitude:59° 15' 34.16" N
Longitude:   2° 58' 45.96" W

Added by spencer


Discussion Topics0 discussions
Start a topic



Show map   (inline Google Map)

Miscellaneous

Add miscellaneous Add miscellaneous
This lies due north of the of the earlier and unusually large sized chambered tomb for which there is an eponymous but separate site entry. An underpublicised complex of importance. See link below for excavation details, and read the Canmore entry linked to the chambered tomb. spencer Posted by spencer
16th January 2017ce
Edited 16th January 2017ce

Links

Add a link Add a link

Orkneyjar


A very interesting piece on Iron Age Orcadian burial practice, based on excavation of this structure.
spencer Posted by spencer
16th January 2017ce
Edited 16th January 2017ce