Excavation

Date 2007

Event ID 558559

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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HY 44150 41800 A further season of excavation was undertaken at Knowe of Skea in Autumn 2007. The site lies on the coast and is actively eroding. The findings of this season of work include the discovery of two previously unknown structures which, on the basis of architectural form and finds typology, are thought to be of Bronze Age date. Circular/sub-circular in form, they are radially divided inside; one contains a central hearth,

part of a post ring and a large rock-cut pit, and the other has a flagged floor. Further burials of probable Iron Age date were also uncovered.

Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS. Report to be deposited with Historic Scotland and Orkney SMR.

Funder: Historic Scotland, Orkney Islands Council.