Monthly Archives: July 2010

Thankfully today was another day of glorious sunshine. With only two days lft today many people have been employed in recording the excavated features and all the work done this year. The rest of us began the task of covering … Continue reading →

Natalia here again. Everything has begun winding down on the excavation now with most work now being recording rather than digging. Today Michael and I finally finished the Structure E Hearth after Zoe from Bradford took samples of the red … Continue reading →

Hi everyone. I’m a newbie to the blog today. I’m Carly, it’s my 2nd day on site and I’ve already endured many variations of weather. I’ve travelled all the way from Liverpool with my friend Victoria to be here where … Continue reading →

Hey, Natalia here again. A small note before i update you on the site: there has been very little feedback from the bllog so far and as this is for my dissertation, any comments would be greatly apreciated. Even information … Continue reading →

Dont miss our open day tomorrow- your chance to visit the excavation for a guided tour of this amazing site! Head south from St Margaret’s Hope, take the Windwick turning (left at the postbox) and follow the road around towards … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Jacob and this is my first time writing a blog. I’m from East Ayrshire and I’m an archaeology student studying in Aberdeen University who decided at the last minute to participate in this dig in Orkney. … Continue reading →

Hello everyone!  It’s Michael again.  It has been a beautiful day on site today, absolutely fantastic weather.  In other words, lots of sunblock.  The rubble has been flying out of Structure A all day today, and it is wonderful to … Continue reading →

Hello, I’m John.  I am here as a volunteer and today I am partnering Antonio while digging in tench K to the east of the site. This is a trench first opened in the early years of excavation at The … Continue reading →