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Category: Neolithic

At the site of Cladh Hallan.
Bronze Age Iron Age Neolithic Outreach Seminar

Video: Exploring applications of location-based augmented reality in an island landscape

The recording of October’s UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar, which took place on Friday, October 29, 2021.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, November 1, 2021 (11:42am)Monday, November 1, 2021 (11:44am)
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Neolithic Outreach Research Tombs of the Isles

‘Tombs of the Isles’ project relaunch on the horizon

A project to celebrate, research and share the stories of the Neolithic chambered tombs in Orkney’s North Isles is about to get under way.

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, October 29, 2021 (8:55am)Friday, November 12, 2021 (5:08pm)
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An image of the latest Ness of Brodgar fingerprints captured using Reflectance Transformation Imaging. (Jan Blatchford)
Archaeology Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Research

Latest prehistoric fingerprints on Ness of Brodgar pottery sherd belonged to 13-year-old boy

The latest prehistoric fingerprints found on fragments of pottery from the Ness of Brodgar belonged to a 13-year-old boy.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, October 25, 2021 (8:30am)Monday, October 25, 2021 (8:18am)
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Neolithic Publications Research

New book explores the Early Neolithic monuments built to enchant

An exciting new perspective on prehistoric dolmens awaits readers of a new book by Professor Colin Richards of the UHI Archaeology Institute and Prof Vicki Cummings of the University of Central Lancashire.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, September 29, 2021 (9:46am)Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (10:03am)
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Multi-cupmarked stone from Structure Ten.
Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Seminar

‘The Ness in Rock and Stone’ – Orkney International Science Festival talk premieres on Sunday

The 31st Orkney Science Festival kicks off today and among the events on offer are talks on the ongoing excavations at the Ness of Brodgar, Orkney.

by Sigurd TowrieThursday, September 2, 2021 (7:30am)Wednesday, September 1, 2021 (9:36am)
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Excavation Neolithic Ness of Brodgar

Seven weeks at the Ness of Brodgar – a summary of the 2021 excavation

Seven weeks of excavation ended at the Ness of Brodgar on Friday, August 13, with the Neolithic structures now back under its protective covers.

by Sigurd TowrieThursday, August 26, 2021 (7:30am)Wednesday, September 8, 2021 (9:36am)
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Picture: Jan Blatchford
Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Research

Fourth fingerprint on Ness of Brodgar pottery belonged to an adult male

Examination of a fourth fingerprint found on pottery sherds from the Ness of Brodgar suggests it was left by an adult male.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, August 18, 2021 (1:00pm)Tuesday, August 24, 2021 (10:58am)
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At the site of Cladh Hallan.
Bronze Age Iron Age Neolithic Outreach

‘Uist Unearthed’ augmented reality app launched

A smartphone app to allow visitors to experience some of the Western Isles’ most significant archaeological sites as never before was launched on Monday.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, July 21, 2021 (8:23pm)
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Cailean Macdonald (Island Drones)
Bronze Age Iron Age Neolithic Outreach

Immerse yourself in Uist’s archaeology with new phone app

A smartphone app launching this month will allow visitors to experience some of the Western Isles’ most significant archaeological sites as never before.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, July 6, 2021 (10:00am)Tuesday, July 6, 2021 (9:23pm)
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Picture: Dr Jen Harland
Cata Sand Neolithic Sanday Zooarchaeology

Analysis of Cata Sand shells and whalebone under way

Analysis of the whalebone and shells recovered during the excavations at Cata Sand, Sanday, Orkney, is under way at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute.

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, July 2, 2021 (3:00pm)Friday, July 2, 2021 (8:07pm)
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North Ronaldsay Sheep
Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Seminar Zooarchaeology

Video: 5,000 years of waiting for the tooth fairy – Ness of Brodgar’s seaweed-eating sheep and the European context

The recording of June 2021’s monthly UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar, which took place on Friday, June 25.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, June 29, 2021 (5:21pm)
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Aerial view of the Wirk, Rousay. (Bobby Friel)
Excavation Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Rousay Skaill Farmstead

Orkney excavations highlighted in national campaign to celebrate Scotland’s world-class archaeology

Scotland is shining a spotlight on its world-class archaeology this summer with Scotland Digs 2021. Now in its third year, the campaign will bring together live updates and events for members of the public from June 21 to September 22.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, June 21, 2021 (8:00am)Sunday, June 20, 2021 (2:46pm)
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Picture: Jan Blatchford
Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Research

Analysis suggests two young males left fingerprints on Ness of Brodgar pottery fragment

Analysis of Neolithic fingerprints from the Ness of Brodgar has revealed details of two individuals who left their mark on a clay pot 5,000 years ago.

by Sigurd TowrieSunday, June 13, 2021 (10:00am)Sunday, June 13, 2021 (9:54am)
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Excavation Fieldwalking Neolithic ORCA

Prehistoric quernstone is latest evidence of Neolithic settlement site on outskirts of Kirkwall

A huge prehistoric quernstone is the latest evidence of an Early Neolithic settlement on the outskirts of Kirkwall, Orkney.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, April 26, 2021 (8:00am)Friday, April 30, 2021 (11:25am)
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Picture: Jan Blatchford
Neolithic Ness of Brodgar

Potter’s fingerprint discovered on 5,000-year-old Ness of Brodgar sherd

The fingerprint of a potter has been found on a pot sherd from the huge assemblage recovered from the Ness of Brodgar.

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, April 23, 2021 (8:45am)Friday, April 30, 2021 (11:25am)
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Rethinking Scotland's Neolithic Carved Stone Balls.
Neolithic Seminar

Video: Rethinking Scotland’s Neolithic carved stone balls

Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark, a senior curator of prehistory at the National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, and a visiting reader at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, presents the most recent research on prehistoric carved stone balls.

by Sigurd TowrieSaturday, March 27, 2021 (9:52am)Saturday, March 27, 2021 (10:11am)
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Neolithic Ness of Brodgar Publications

Ness of Brodgar interim monograph back in stock

After the first print-run of 1,000 copies sold out in January – just over two months after its release – The Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands is available to buy again.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, March 15, 2021 (10:24am)Thursday, March 25, 2021 (3:00pm)
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Mesolithic Neolithic Seminar

Video: A new set of threads: the production and design of ‘Into the Wildwoods’ and ‘The First Foresters’

Matt Ritchie, an archaeologist with Forestry and Land Scotland, outlines the development and production of the Into the Wildwoods (2020) and The First Foresters (2019) booklets followed by an question-and-answer session.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, March 2, 2021 (8:00am)Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (1:25pm)
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