Explore Trench P at the end of the 2024 season with new 3d model
The first in a series of new 3d models from Paul Durdin. Read more
Category: 3D Model
Quoyness chambered cairn, Sanday
We're back out and about today with a look at the Maeshowe-type Quoyness chambered cairn in Sanday, Orkney. Read more
3d model of Trench Z and its 4.5-metre-wide wall section
A 3d model from supervisor Paul Durdin showing Trench Z in all its glory. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s round-bottomed pot
Paul Durdin’s in-situ model of the round-bottomed, ceramic vessel found in Structure Five’s northern extension on Monday. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Twenty-Seven’s decorated orthostat
A new 3d model from Paul Durdin showing the decorated orthostat that formed part of Structure Twenty-Seven's entrance. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s hearth and underlying channel
Trench J supervisor Paul's 3d model of the hearth/channel in Structure Five. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Trench Z
A new 3d model of Trench Z, showing the remains of Structure Two, from Trench J supervisor Paul Durdin. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s hearth
Mission accomplished! Despite the problems photographing in bright sunshine today, Paul has produced a fine 3d model of Structure Five's hearth. Read more
The Dwarfie Stane – ‘one of the wonders of the Orkney Islands’
The first of a two-part article looking at the Dwarfie Stane in Hoy - said to be Britain’s only example of a rock-cut prehistoric tomb. Read more
The discovery of the Taversoe Tuick – a ‘most remarkable’ Neolithic cairn
The first in a series of articles looking at the two-storey Taversoe Tuick chambered cairn in Rousay. Read more
Excavation over time – Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe in 3d
We've pulled together a series of 3d models showing different stages excavation in Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe. Read more
Focus on finds: Structure Ten’s sea eagle foundation deposit
In August 2019 there was great excitement on site following what appeared to be the discovery of a second human arm bone in Structure Ten. Closer examination, however, revealed it to be the wing bone of a sea eagle. Read more
Explore the ‘Central Midden Area’ – two more 3d models added to archive
Today we're looking at the 30-metre-square section of Trench P known as the "central midden area". Read more
Two new models: Structure Twelve and its eastern annexe
Paul Durdin's latest annotated 3d model, this time covering Structure Twelve - once one of the finest buildings within the Ness of Brodgar complex. Read more
Structures Fourteen and Sixteen – updated 3d model
From the longest piered building at the start of the month, this time we've got the smallest - Structure Fourteen and its neighbour Structure Sixteen. Read more
New 3d model of Structure Ten
The latest 3d model from Ness supervisor Paul Durdin. This one focuses on Structure Ten, the last major construction in Trench P and built around 2900BC. Read more
