Magnetometry

Date 25 March 2018 - 25 April 2018

Event ID 1106956

Category Recording

Type Magnetometry

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1106956

ND 45391 86423 A magnetometry survey was carried out, 26 March – 25 April 2018, in advance of field ploughing, which focused on a large, low-lying mound. The survey showed a clear, organised structure within the mound, including a central feature, such as a hearth, cist or tank. On extending the survey to the E, a vast area of strong magnetic response was revealed. This was roughly circular in form and showed results that strongly resembled archaeological remains. The strength of the readings was far above those normally produced by archaeological remains and have been interpreted as volcanic in origin.

Archive: NRHE

Funder: Orkney Archaeology Society

Amanda Brend – Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA)

(Source DES Volume 19)