Students learning the fine art of planning from Holly.

Excavation Neolithic Northern Exposure Sanday

Spurness 2026 – day seven

By Sigurd TowrieMonday, July 27, 2026 (7:08pm)Monday, July 27, 2026 (7:09pm)

Photographs from day seven in Sanday.

Two of the new volunteers on site today - Magnus and Steve. (📷 Jane Downes)

New volunteer Dorothy in the trench. (📷 Jane Downes)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)

Students learning the fine art of planning from Holly.

Diggers on site. (📷 Steve Sankey)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)

A work stone artefact. (📷 Holly Young)

Magnus with his find today. (📷 Holly Young)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)

Excavation under way. (📷 Holly Young)