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Excavation
Date July 2006 - August 2006
Event ID 550946
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/550946
HY 342 174 The building at the N end of the cemetery, partially excavated in 2002 and 2005 was further investigated in July and August 2006 to establish its nature. Due to its proximity to other elements in the cemetery this structure was initially interpreted as a 'cult house' associated with the cemetery. It would now appear to be Neolithic in date and has marked similarities with early Neolithic structures at Stonehall and the Knap of Howar. In 2006 the interior of this building was further investigated. Features pre-dating the large rectangular hearth were partially revealed. The trench was also extended to the N and E in order to define the extent of this structure and investigate surrounding geophysical anomalies. The NE entrance led into a small paved annexe with external work areas including an area for pottery manufacture
Report lodged in the Orkney SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland; Orkney College; Orkney Islands Council; Orkney Archaeological Trust.
Nick Card, Jane Downes and Paul Sharman, 2006.
