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Archaeology InSites
Age of Stone
Knap of Howar - Papa Westray, Orkney
On the Island of Papa Westray, in the Orkney archipelago, is an archaeological site situated very close to the coast. This Neolithic settlement gives us an insight into life during the late Stone Age, at a time when farming and animal husbandry became the primary way of life.
'Cnoc Sligeach' Shell Midden – Oronsay, Argyll and Bute
The next stage of our journey through time takes us to a small island off the west coast of Scotland. The island of Oronsay sits directly to the south of its bigger brother Colonsay. Both are part of the island group known as the Inner Hebrides. Although Oronsay is relatively small, only 5km2 in size, it is rich in archaeology. In fact, Oronsay is home to the highest identified concentration of Mesolithic sites in Scotland dating to sometime between 7000 and 5000 years ago.
