Link: Archaeologists in action
A new post from Orkney.com showcasing the two archaeological projects under way in Rousay at present – the Knowe of Swandro and our excavation at Skaill farm.
Category: Swandro
Excavation at multi-period Swandro site resumes this month
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, archaeologists will be back at the Knowe of Swandro, in Rousay, later this month to continue excavating a site with activity running from the Neolithic through to the Norse period.
‘Gateway to the Atlantic’ project outlined at international science coalition’s inaugural assembly
A presentation on the Orkney Gateway to the Atlantic project was delivered by Dr Ingrid Mainland, of the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, on Monday as part of the inaugural assembly of the BRIDGES UNESCO Sustainability Science Coalition.
The Knowe of Swandro – a battle between time and tide
The excavation at the Knowe of Swandro, in Rousay, Orkney, has attracted a great deal of a media attention over the last few days and we thought it may be a good time to add some background to the site and the ongoing archaeological work.
Roman coin found at Swandro excavation site
The race against the tide at the Swandro excavation on the island of Rousay, Orkney is gathering pace this week and the teams efforts have been rewarded by some quite amazing finds.
Coastal Erosion and Heritage in Orkney- New Trust Launched
Kids Archaeology Club at Swandro and Skaill
Throughout July, the international team working on the digs at Swandro and Skaill on the island of Rousay, Orkney, have been getting youngsters involved in archaeology.
Rousay Dig Update
Rousay excavations at Swandro and Skaill starting this week!
Two Excavations along the Westness shore start this week: at the coastally eroding site at Swandro and Viking Farmstead at Skaill, Westness, Rousay, start next week. Combined, these aim to investigate the deep history of this fascinating stretch of coast.