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SUMMARY:Dig: The Cairns - Provisional dates
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URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-the-cairns-provisional-dates/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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SUMMARY:Talk: Carved in Stone: Art and architecture at the Ness of Brodgar by Dr Antonia Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Antonia Thomas will talk about her work recording the decorated stones from the Ness of Brodgar\, both during the excavations and as post-excavation specialist: from the first decorated stone that was found during the excavations in 2006\, to the carved slab that turned up in the last hours of digging in 2024. She will discuss the different types of decorated and dressed stone found on the site\, from small fragments and hidden stones\, to dramatic statement pieces\, and from delicately incised slabs to chiselled and pick-dressed pillars\, and the challenges and potential of recording this incredible and unique assemblage\, which now numbers over 1000 stones.\n\n  \n\nBrief bio: Antonia Thomas is Associate Professor of Art and Archaeology at UHI\, based within the Archaeology Institute at UHI Orkney. Her PhD (University of Aberdeen\, 2016)\,  ‘Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process\, Temporality\, and Context’\, involved a detailed study of the decorated stonework from Maeshowe\, Skara Brae\, and particularly the Ness of Brodgar where she has been part of the excavation and post-excavation team since 2006. Antonia was a member of the advisory panel of Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP)\, and has been commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland to undertake specialist architectural survey work at tombs in Orkney\, including the Holm of Papa Westray South\, where she identified previously unknown carvings\, and rediscovered some which had been thought to have been long destroyed. Her interest in art and archaeology ranges from the Neolithic to the present day\, and in 2020 she launched a unique interdisciplinary master’s programme in Contemporary Art and Archaeology at UHI\, which continues to attract students from across the UK\, Europe\, and North America.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/forthcoming-event-by-dr-antonia-thomas/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Dig: Skaill farm
DESCRIPTION:Landscapes of Change: archaeologies of the Rousay Clearances and the Westness Estate
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-skaill-farm/
LOCATION:Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260601T182106
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SUMMARY:Dig: Ness of Brodgar Time Team excavation
DESCRIPTION:The dates for the Time Team-funded excavation at the Ness have been confirmed and the dig will be open to visitors\, on weekdays\, between Tuesday\, July 7\, and Thursday\, July 30\, 2026. \nThe dig will see a small trench opened to investigate a series of anomalies in the 2025 ground-penetrating radar (GPR) results. \nThe Ness of Brodgar Trust are planning to run site tours during the excavation period\, but\, as Nick stressed in his previous post\, please remember that the buildings previously excavated will not be visible.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-ness-of-brodgar-time-team-excavation/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Digs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260601T182106
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SUMMARY:Dig: Spurness
DESCRIPTION:Spurness 2025: dig diary day ten
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-spurness/
LOCATION:Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Orkney Archaeology Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:More info will appear here and on a new web site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-archaeology-festival-2026/
LOCATION:To be announced
CATEGORIES:Festival,News
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