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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Prehistoric deer carvings in Argyll are a first for Scotland

We’re no strangers to Neolithic art at the Ness of Brodgar, but our examples are either circular cupmarks or geometric designs. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed yesterday that prehistoric… Read more

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

‘Wolf and Owl’ book continues to boost Ness excavation funds

Sales of a children’s book by US author Antoinette Sarcinella is continuing to benefit the Ness fundraising campaign. Wolf and Owl Remember takes the reader through a full life circle… Read more

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Quernstone is latest evidence of Early Neolithic settlement site on Kirkwall’s outskirts

The discovery of a huge prehistoric quernstone is the latest evidence of an Early Neolithic settlement on the outskirts of Kirkwall, Orkney. Ploughing near Saverock, St Ola, uncovered the saddle… Read more

Ness of Brodgar Monograph available to pre-order

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Ness monograph sets ‘a high standard’ says reviewer

The latest glowing review of the the Ness of Brodgar interim monograph has been posted to the Prehistoric Society website this morning. The review, by Susan Greaney of Cardiff University/English… Read more

Ness of Brodgar Carved Stone Ball replica

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Free online talk on Neolithic carved stone balls

Next Friday afternoon, March 26, Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark will present an online seminar outlining the most recent research on prehistoric carved stone balls. The talk, the latest in the University… Read more

Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands - sample pages

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Friday, March 12, 2021

New print run sees Ness book back in stock

We’re delighted to announce that the second print-run of The Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands was delivered this morning and we’re starting to send out copies to everyone who… Read more

Durrington Walls Pit Circle (Stonehenge Hidden Lanscapes Project)

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Online lecture – The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project and the Durrington Walls Pits Circle

The Society of Antiquaries of London lecture, The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project and the Durrington Walls Pits Circle, by Professor Vincent Gaffney. The Stonehenge Landscape Project has carried out… Read more

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Ness book declared ‘a stunning accomplishment’

The Ness of Brodgar interim monograph has been hailed a “stunning accomplishment” by Mike Pitts, editor of British Archaeology magazine. In his review in the March/April issue, he highlights that… Read more

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Friday, January 22, 2021

An archaeological best-seller: first print of Ness monograph sold out

Less than two months since its launch, a second print of our interim monograph, The Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands, is under way. Demand for the title has been… Read more

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Another happy contributor…

It’s been a strange year – of that there is no doubt – and we’ve reached the end of 2020. Although it will be remembered for the things we couldn’t… Read more

Evidence of textile use at the Ness of Brodgar

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Textile evidence from the Ness among Scotland’s ‘most groundbreaking archaeological discoveries’ of 2020

Evidence of a woven Neolithic textile found during post-excavation work at the Ness has been named one of Scotland’s “most groundbreaking discoveries of 2020”. The Covid pandemic has had a… Read more

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

2020 Rhind lectures focus on Neolithic Scotland

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’s annual Rhind lectures begin tomorrow, Sunday, and this year the focus is firmly on the Neolithic. From December 13 until December 18, Dr Alison… Read more

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Saturday, December 5, 2020

Glowing review in ‘Current Archaeology’

If you had any doubts about purchasing a copy our new volume, The Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands, then you should read the glowing review in the latest edition… Read more

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Covid uncertainty remains over 2021 Ness excavation season

With 2020 drawing to a close, we have been receiving queries from visitors and interested volunteers about the 2021 excavation season. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing restrictions surrounding Covid-19, we… Read more

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