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Tag: Iron Age

Publications Research

Landscapes Revealed – second volume of UHI Archaeology Institute research series out now

A substantial Neolithic settlement at the north-western end of the Ness of Brodgar is one of hundreds of new archaeological sites outlined in a new book from the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute.

By Sigurd TowrieSaturday, October 3, 2020 (7:35am)Monday, November 28, 2022 (10:47am)
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Iron Age The Cairns

Making metal – casting society at The Cairns

New radiocarbon dates from The Cairns archaeological excavation shed light on the possible structure of society in the 3rd and 4th Centuries AD in Orkney.

Martin Carruthers, site director, talks about the latest research findings from the site.

By seanlisle1Thursday, March 8, 2018 (12:30am)Saturday, March 13, 2021 (10:40am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Twenty. The Last Post. 2017

By seanlisle1Monday, July 10, 2017 (7:45am)Monday, July 10, 2017 (7:57am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

Geophysics at The Cairns 2017

By seanlisle1Monday, July 10, 2017 (7:25am)Tuesday, July 11, 2017 (12:21am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Nineteen 2017

By seanlisle1Thursday, July 6, 2017 (1:33pm)Thursday, July 6, 2017 (1:34pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Eighteen 2017

By seanlisle1Wednesday, July 5, 2017 (11:30pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Seventeen 2017

By seanlisle1Tuesday, July 4, 2017 (10:32pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Day Sixteen 2017

By seanlisle1Monday, July 3, 2017 (11:12pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Fifteen 2017

By seanlisle1Monday, July 3, 2017 (10:52pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Fourteen 2017

By seanlisle1Thursday, June 29, 2017 (12:14pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Thirteen 2017

By seanlisle1Thursday, June 29, 2017 (12:04am)Thursday, June 29, 2017 (12:19am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Twelve 2017

By seanlisle1Wednesday, June 28, 2017 (12:10am)Wednesday, June 28, 2017 (12:20am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Eleven 2017

By seanlisle1Monday, June 26, 2017 (12:36pm)Monday, June 26, 2017 (12:50pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Ten 2017

By seanlisle1Friday, June 23, 2017 (11:53pm)Friday, June 23, 2017 (11:54pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Nine 2017

By seanlisle1Friday, June 23, 2017 (12:45pm)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Eight 2017

By seanlisle1Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (11:05am)Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (11:28am)
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The Cairns Day Four 2017

By seanlisle1Friday, June 16, 2017 (12:08am)Friday, June 16, 2017 (12:16am)
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Archaeology The Cairns Dig Diary 2017

The Cairns Day Three 2017

By seanlisle1Wednesday, June 14, 2017 (1:04pm)
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