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Building (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Brough Of Birsay, Little Brough

Classification Building (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Peevie Brough

Canmore ID 118534

Site Number HY22NW 67

NGR HY 2365 2827

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/118534

Digital Images

Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

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Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

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John Dewar

1971

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. C

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. C

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. E

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. E

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Detail of circular feature from W.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Detail of circular feature from W.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. 76 after removal of 68. Plan 6 level ZD from NW.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. 76 after removal of 68. Plan 6 level ZD from NW.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - From SE.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - From SE.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay with the lighthouse visible in the distance.

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Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay with the lighthouse visible in the distance.

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John Dewar

1971

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Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

SC 1551832

Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

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John Dewar

1971

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

SC 1862298

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

SC 1862308

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

SC 1923361

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Oblique aerial view.

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Oblique aerial view.

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John Dewar

7/1965

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - Oblique.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - Oblique.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. H (& J) - From SE.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. H (& J) - From SE.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

SC 1862307

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From NW (main island).

SC 1923360

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From NW (main island).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Coastline to the E of 'Peerie Brough'.

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Coastline to the E of 'Peerie Brough'.

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Evesdrip removed (23 & 28 etc) from S.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Evesdrip removed (23 & 28 etc) from S.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

SC 1923359

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - from NE, shore level.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - from NE, shore level.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

SC 1862291

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

SC 1862294

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W. Finals BB80

SC 1862300

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W. Finals BB80

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

SC 1862304

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone D after the removal of 67 (showing 68) plan 5 level.

SC 1862305

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone D after the removal of 67 (showing 68) plan 5 level.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. D - Oblique from S.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. D - Oblique from S.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone E at plan 3D level showing 70 removed with 63 & 10 most predominant.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone E at plan 3D level showing 70 removed with 63 & 10 most predominant.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E.

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E.

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (on Brough).

SC 1923357

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (on Brough).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (on Brough).

SC 1923362

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (on Brough).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. R - From N.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. R - From N.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - From NE.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - From NE.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

SC 1862292

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

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Viking and Early Settlement Archaeology Research Project

1980

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (main island).

SC 1923358

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (main island).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E (main island).

SC 1923363

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E (main island).

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Papers of Dr Raymond G Lamb, archaeologist, Keith, Moray, Scotland

1970

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Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. C

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. E

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Detail of circular feature from W.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. 76 after removal of 68. Plan 6 level ZD from NW.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - From SE.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay with the lighthouse visible in the distance.

Oblique aerial view of the chapel and settlement at Brough of Birsay.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

Oblique aerial view.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. F - Oblique.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. H (& J) - From SE.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From NW (main island).

Coastline to the E of 'Peerie Brough'.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Evesdrip removed (23 & 28 etc) from S.

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (main island).

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - from NE, shore level.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General plan 4 level from W. Finals BB80

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone D after the removal of 67 (showing 68) plan 5 level.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. D - Oblique from S.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. Zone E at plan 3D level showing 70 removed with 63 & 10 most predominant.

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E.

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (on Brough).

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From N (on Brough).

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General looking NE.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. R - From N.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M - From NE.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. M

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph.

Area V 1980 excavation photograph. General from W. Plan of level. Finals BB80

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From W (main island).

Building on the 'Peerie Brough'. From E (main island).

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Administrative Areas

Council Orkney Islands
Parish Birsay And Harray
Former Region Orkney Islands Area
Former District Orkney
Former County Orkney

Activities

Aerial Photography (1971)

Oblique aerial photographs of Brough of Birsay, Orkney, by John Dewar in 1971.

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