Join a team of archaeologists, led by Dave Reay, from the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, recording the eroding sites from Palace Village to Buckquoy on 6, 7 & 8th September 2017.
Numerous sites from prehistoric settlement, Viking Norse remains to more recent boat nousts were recorded in the 1970s and 1980s during the Birsay Bay Project.
The remains of these sites will be identified, along with any new sites, and their current condition recorded (photographic and written record).
- No previous experience required, training will be provided.
- Please contact the team through studyarchaeology@uhi.ac.uk to book your place
- Meet at Point of Buckquoy, Brough of Birsay car park, Birsay.
- 10am – 3pm. Booking essential.
The Mapping Magnus project involves a whole series of archaeological events in August and September 2017 (see poster below).
So….. if you want to get involved and find out more about the archaeology of St Magnus then contact the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute studyarchaeology@uhi.ac.uk or 01856 569229
