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Orkney’s first county archaeologist passes away

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Dr Raymond Lamb, Orkney’s first county archaeologist.

By Sigurd TowrieTuesday, October 27, 2020 (3:47pm)Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (7:54pm)
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When is a cist, not a cist?

Some of the most significant finds in archaeology are not found by trained archaeologists, but by members of the public.

By seanlisle1Sunday, May 28, 2017 (11:01pm)Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (8:53am)
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Orkney College event to mark the launch of the UHI Archaeology Institute

Over 100 people attended the Archaeology Institute launch event on November 24, 2015, at Orkney College UHI.

By seanlisle1Wednesday, November 25, 2015 (3:22pm)Thursday, April 22, 2021 (4:06pm)
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UHI Archaeology Institute, UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall. KW15 1LX
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