The west coast of Mainland Orkney was the destination for a small group of archaeology students yesterday, with a field trip to Yesnaby and Borwick.
Led by Dr James Moore, the excursion began with a trek north to the Broch of Borwick, a small, but substantial, Iron Age construction perched atop an eroding headland. There, James outlined his survey work in the area, comparing geophysical survey results with the visible landscape features today.
From there it was back south to Yesnaby and the Brough of Bigging. Long described as a defensive promontory fort, James’ work suggested otherwise – perhaps a Bronze Age pyre or burial site.
And if the archaeology and spectacular scenery wasn’t enough – a pair of puffins even put in an appearance!
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