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Minehowe
"If there was one archaeological site that turned all eyes
to Orkney in 1999, it must surely have been Minehowe, the mysterious
underground structure deep within a mound in Tankerness."
In depth overview of this, the most recently excavated 'tomb'.
Recently had a 'makeover' by the Time Team, look out for it
on your TV. |
Orkney
Brochs
"The structures known as brochs are unique to Scotland
and are concentrated mainly in the northern tip of the Scottish
mainland and the northern isles..............." |
Excavations
at Quoygrew, Westray
This page contains general information about the archaeological
investigations on Westray, Orkney, that are being undertaken
by the University of York. |
Maeshowe
Ancient burial chamber, pillaged by the Vikings. The sun shines
once a year in to the tomb, on the winter solstice. |
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 Orkneyjar
Sigurd Towrie's fine site, with much more than just history
and folklore. Visit it and learn sometheen aboot Oarknee.
Possibly the finest personal homepage on the web today. |
Electric
Scotland
Some historic places to visit, on the web!! |
famous
buildings |
Orkney
Museum
The Orkney Museum in Kirkwall, opening times, contact information
and some links to nearby attractions, from About Britain. |
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Orkneyjar
Sigurd Towrie's fine site, with much more than just history
and folklore. Visit it and learn sometheen aboot Oarknee.
Possibly the finest personal homepage on the web today.
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Vanishing
Islands
In the Summer of 1998, artists Ross & Bella Woodfield spent
time on the Orkney Islands visually researching the landscape,
atmosphere and folklore of the islands. This website is the
culmination of that trip, recorded through sketches, paintings
and diary extracts.
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Revd.
Matthew Armour
An account of the life of Sanday's radical Free Kirk minister
and friend of the crofters.
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