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Category: Iron Age

Excavation Iron Age ORCA Swartigill

Dig team back on site at Swartigill after mid-season break

The excavation team at the Iron Age site at Swartigill, in Caithness, are back on site after their four-day long-weekend break.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, August 29, 2023 (8:37am)Tuesday, September 5, 2023 (5:14pm)
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Excavation Iron Age ORCA Swartigill

Crossing to Caithness for last dig of the season

Excavation resumes at Swartigill, Caithness, tomorrow – running until September 8.

by Sigurd TowrieSunday, August 13, 2023 (11:00am)Tuesday, September 5, 2023 (5:14pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day twenty

Dig director sums up a successful 2023 excavation season

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, July 10, 2023 (10:26pm)Monday, July 10, 2023 (10:26pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day nineteen

Work under way to re-cover the archaeology

by Sigurd TowrieThursday, July 6, 2023 (9:12pm)Thursday, July 6, 2023 (9:12pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day eighteen

Wrapping up on the final day of digging.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, July 5, 2023 (8:08pm)Wednesday, July 5, 2023 (8:08pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day seventeen

Red deer remains confirmed outside the broch.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, July 4, 2023 (8:59pm)Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (8:59pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day sixteen

Great work on site today before rain halted play…

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, July 3, 2023 (7:03pm)Monday, July 3, 2023 (7:03pm)
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Excavation Iron Age The Cairns

The Cairns dig diary – day fifteen

Placing the ‘Elder assemblage’ in its contemporary context and setting

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, June 30, 2023 (9:37pm)Saturday, July 1, 2023 (9:49am)
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