Friday 2nd July 2010
New dig begins at Scotland’s most exciting archaeological site
Historic Scotland
New dig begins at Scotland’s most exciting archaeological site
Archaeologists are hoping the Links of Noltland dig – which last year revealed the Orkney Venus figurine, currently shortlisted for a British Archaeological Award – will uncover more fascinating finds to tell us more about how our ancestors lived on the Orkney island of Westray.
This season will focus on further excavation of the figurine building and also allow the team to investigate the unusual building that has cattle skulls placed within the wall foundations.
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop said: “The Links of Noltland site has already taught us about the way people lived on Westray in Neolilthic and Bronze Age times and the potential of another season is very exciting