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Dig: Skaill Farm Rousay

Name: Dig: Skaill Farm Rousay
Start: 2023-07-10T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2023-07-29T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Skaill Farm, Rousay

July 10, 2023 - July 29, 2023

The site, which was in use from the Norse period until the 19th century, is also the home to a large Norse hall. Found beneath the more recent buildings, this structure was revealed in 2019 and probably dates to the 10th to 12th centuries AD.

The UHI Archaeology Institute dig runs from July 10, until July 28, 2023, with visitors welcome.

The site open day is scheduled for Saturday, July 22.

Details

Start:: July 10, 2023
End:: July 29, 2023
Event Category:: Digs
Website:: https://archaeologyorkney.com/2023/02/13/skaill-2023-dates/?fbclid=IwAR2rh1CATO-jr4xNDiD-MJqv4xtLTyZ-wXlp4xWVCbdMSmgzduuG8SMSvV4

Organiser

: UHI

Venue

: Skaill Farm, Rousay
: Orkney + Google Map