Tuesday, March 17, 2009
non-NMRS Orkney sites 1950-87
Being newspaper reports for which I have not located even likely NMRS records.
Cantick ND347896 "Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981"
Two stones 2' apart, one 18" x 9" other has top level with the ground, a few metres S of the off-shore beacon [so ND 354896 given is incorrect] with a foot high marker cairn by the shore. Could be two ' sailor's graves ' rather than just one.
The Haven, Brims, Longhope November 10th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Probably well-used skin polisher of sandstone sent to writer, found whilst cutting peats by Robert Johnston, measures 8½ " x 8¼ inches at wide end tapering to ¾" at 'handle' end. Slightly curved with end opposite handle having blunt edge formed by a smoothed hollow.
Hobbister, Orphir July 28th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Slightly curved (edge nearly serrated) yellowish flint scraper 3" long discovered in turnip field on the farm by Mr.Bardell. Pointed 1" wide end tapering to ½" where a notch looks to have been for a handle. Given to Stromness Museum.
Holland Farm, N.Ronaldsay March 21st 1959 "The Orkney Herald"
Plough uncovers male skeleton in B.A. barrow
Huan, Sandwick (not HY22SW 11) May 16th 1957 "The Orcadian"
Well-preserved inch-thick stone tool found by Mr.Garson amongst the many stones he thought to of an ancient settlement. It is a 5" long isosceles triangle worked to a rough edge on one side of the widest end (5¼") with a flat 'underside'. The tip is slightly rounded and there is at the middle a shallow groove with deep-notched ends
Irishman's Grave, Walls ND258887 "Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" (Jeremy Goodwin article)
Two yards E of start of track to Tor Ness lighthouse, at W end Links of Melsetter. E/W aligned ' sailor's grave ' 6' long with headstone 9" x 3" x 18" and footstone ¼" x 1" x 14" . Marker cairn (undercut by sea) 3½' x 2½".
Kirbuster Hill, Stromness ~HY245143 November 27th 1958 "The Orcadian"
Wheel of tractor driven by Wiliam John Ritch of Brettabreck [also Brettobreck] breaks through thick coverstone whilst levelling ground near defunct quarry and near the top of Kirbuster Hill. Well-formed roughly E/W aligned stone cist did not go past ground level or show previous signs of being there. Thick heavy stones gave dimensions 47" x 35" x 22" and cist held much decayed bones, mostly fragments apart from thigh bones and an E-facing skull. North a few metres is a vertical headstone and tradition says a very long time ago sailor's bodies landed at this section of beach.
Knowes, Sandwick May 26th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Crouched male skeleton found in Neolithic cist by Mr Walter Towrie of Knowes [sic] near farm whilst ploughing. Photo
Lyking, Sandwick September 7th 1967 "The Orcadian"
Photo of two objects found on farm some time previously by Mr G.Robertson and going to Stromness Museum. One is a sandstone ring found below ground level ditch digging.
meadows of Quholm, Stromness ~HY248130 August 20th 1959 "The Orcadian"
William Johnston finds round sandstone tool size of a large orange some 2½' down in the peat in an area called 'page-oo'. This is near where a "witch's box" [now in Merchant Lairds display, Orkney Museum] was previously found [July 3rd 1912 "The Orkney Herald" ?? & December 14th 1933 "The Orcadian"].
Quoyloo district, Sandwick January 16th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Sandstone whorl, 1 3/8" across x 3/8" with a ½ inch hole, found by William Petersen at end of 1954 given to writer.
Rendall July 29th 1954 "The Orcadian"
Finely polished greyish sandstone axe in very good condtion, found by Mr. J.S.Cormack of Quoyhenry in a Rendall peatbank, going to Stromness Museum. Dimensions 3½" x 2¾".
St.Patrick's Stone/ Patrick's Stone, Hoy July 26th 1961 "The Orcadian"
A large stone block similar to the Dwarfie Stane is near Trowie Glen
Sandwick April 9th 1964 "The Orcadian"
Between Ramna Geo and Borwick, a few hundred metres N of the latter, is a bowl-shaped stone structure at one side level with the ground and having an entrance on the built side. Possible resemblance to Irish early Christian cells.
Schoolcroft, Palace, Birsay ~HY24712796 February 17th 1953 "The Orkney Herald"
Coffin of thin blue flagstones found by Gordon Moar whilst drain-digging in sandy links between shore-road and beach. Internal measurements 1'9" across head end and roughly 6'5" long by some 1'4" deep (coverstone dislodged under heavy water-worn boulders and floor not uncovered). Contents a skeleton on its LH side with skull (?dolichocephalic with large facial angle) facing seaward (interpreted as west-facing). Once alignment found disturbed bones and sand put back and coverstone replaced. North a few metres is a vertical headstone and tradition says a very long time ago sailor's bodies washed up at this section of beach. "The Orcadian" of September 30th 1976 reports the finding of two lower skeletons in an shore-eroding grave in this same area by Mrs Hughes of the Orkney Field Centre in February 1976. These taken away for tests and examination.
Sweenalay, Rendall HY387190 September 10th 1964 "The Orcadian"
Steatite piece found by Mr Baikie this summer probably going to Stromness Museum. It is square lke the top of a thin pillar but upon examination the National Museum was of the opinion that though ending life as a socket the flared sides and careful squaring indicate this was originally a shallow bowl.
Swona June 25th 1964 "The Orcadian"
A visit finds mounds by the NE side of the S clett at the cliiff-edge 4' ht. standing stones grouped in a small rectangle
Being newspaper reports for which I have not located even likely NMRS records.
Cantick ND347896 "Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981"
Two stones 2' apart, one 18" x 9" other has top level with the ground, a few metres S of the off-shore beacon [so ND 354896 given is incorrect] with a foot high marker cairn by the shore. Could be two ' sailor's graves ' rather than just one.
The Haven, Brims, Longhope November 10th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Probably well-used skin polisher of sandstone sent to writer, found whilst cutting peats by Robert Johnston, measures 8½ " x 8¼ inches at wide end tapering to ¾" at 'handle' end. Slightly curved with end opposite handle having blunt edge formed by a smoothed hollow.
Hobbister, Orphir July 28th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Slightly curved (edge nearly serrated) yellowish flint scraper 3" long discovered in turnip field on the farm by Mr.Bardell. Pointed 1" wide end tapering to ½" where a notch looks to have been for a handle. Given to Stromness Museum.
Holland Farm, N.Ronaldsay March 21st 1959 "The Orkney Herald"
Plough uncovers male skeleton in B.A. barrow
Huan, Sandwick (not HY22SW 11) May 16th 1957 "The Orcadian"
Well-preserved inch-thick stone tool found by Mr.Garson amongst the many stones he thought to of an ancient settlement. It is a 5" long isosceles triangle worked to a rough edge on one side of the widest end (5¼") with a flat 'underside'. The tip is slightly rounded and there is at the middle a shallow groove with deep-notched ends
Irishman's Grave, Walls ND258887 "Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" (Jeremy Goodwin article)
Two yards E of start of track to Tor Ness lighthouse, at W end Links of Melsetter. E/W aligned ' sailor's grave ' 6' long with headstone 9" x 3" x 18" and footstone ¼" x 1" x 14" . Marker cairn (undercut by sea) 3½' x 2½".
Kirbuster Hill, Stromness ~HY245143 November 27th 1958 "The Orcadian"
Wheel of tractor driven by Wiliam John Ritch of Brettabreck [also Brettobreck] breaks through thick coverstone whilst levelling ground near defunct quarry and near the top of Kirbuster Hill. Well-formed roughly E/W aligned stone cist did not go past ground level or show previous signs of being there. Thick heavy stones gave dimensions 47" x 35" x 22" and cist held much decayed bones, mostly fragments apart from thigh bones and an E-facing skull. North a few metres is a vertical headstone and tradition says a very long time ago sailor's bodies landed at this section of beach.
Knowes, Sandwick May 26th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Crouched male skeleton found in Neolithic cist by Mr Walter Towrie of Knowes [sic] near farm whilst ploughing. Photo
Lyking, Sandwick September 7th 1967 "The Orcadian"
Photo of two objects found on farm some time previously by Mr G.Robertson and going to Stromness Museum. One is a sandstone ring found below ground level ditch digging.
meadows of Quholm, Stromness ~HY248130 August 20th 1959 "The Orcadian"
William Johnston finds round sandstone tool size of a large orange some 2½' down in the peat in an area called 'page-oo'. This is near where a "witch's box" [now in Merchant Lairds display, Orkney Museum] was previously found [July 3rd 1912 "The Orkney Herald" ?? & December 14th 1933 "The Orcadian"].
Quoyloo district, Sandwick January 16th 1955 "The Orcadian"
Sandstone whorl, 1 3/8" across x 3/8" with a ½ inch hole, found by William Petersen at end of 1954 given to writer.
Rendall July 29th 1954 "The Orcadian"
Finely polished greyish sandstone axe in very good condtion, found by Mr. J.S.Cormack of Quoyhenry in a Rendall peatbank, going to Stromness Museum. Dimensions 3½" x 2¾".
St.Patrick's Stone/ Patrick's Stone, Hoy July 26th 1961 "The Orcadian"
A large stone block similar to the Dwarfie Stane is near Trowie Glen
Sandwick April 9th 1964 "The Orcadian"
Between Ramna Geo and Borwick, a few hundred metres N of the latter, is a bowl-shaped stone structure at one side level with the ground and having an entrance on the built side. Possible resemblance to Irish early Christian cells.
Schoolcroft, Palace, Birsay ~HY24712796 February 17th 1953 "The Orkney Herald"
Coffin of thin blue flagstones found by Gordon Moar whilst drain-digging in sandy links between shore-road and beach. Internal measurements 1'9" across head end and roughly 6'5" long by some 1'4" deep (coverstone dislodged under heavy water-worn boulders and floor not uncovered). Contents a skeleton on its LH side with skull (?dolichocephalic with large facial angle) facing seaward (interpreted as west-facing). Once alignment found disturbed bones and sand put back and coverstone replaced. North a few metres is a vertical headstone and tradition says a very long time ago sailor's bodies washed up at this section of beach. "The Orcadian" of September 30th 1976 reports the finding of two lower skeletons in an shore-eroding grave in this same area by Mrs Hughes of the Orkney Field Centre in February 1976. These taken away for tests and examination.
Sweenalay, Rendall HY387190 September 10th 1964 "The Orcadian"
Steatite piece found by Mr Baikie this summer probably going to Stromness Museum. It is square lke the top of a thin pillar but upon examination the National Museum was of the opinion that though ending life as a socket the flared sides and careful squaring indicate this was originally a shallow bowl.
Swona June 25th 1964 "The Orcadian"
A visit finds mounds by the NE side of the S clett at the cliiff-edge 4' ht. standing stones grouped in a small rectangle
Friday, March 06, 2009
1976-1987 index of Orkney archaeology in local papers
Barnhouse HY31SW 61
March 20th 1986 "The Orcadian" after discovery and fortnight's exploratory dig 1985 six-week season just finished and site to turn to barley field
April 24th 1986 "The Orcadian" marked stone found as excavations being covered
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" excavations continuing, cist with bones found, site photo
Beaquoy Farm HY32SW 11
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo of house & description of finished excavation
Birsay shore
September 30th 1976 "The Orcadian" lower portions of two skeletons found by Mrs Hughes in February (same general area as finds February 17th 1953 "The Orkney Herald") being sent away
Bloody Quoy HY50NE 25
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" macehead on display in National Museum
Broch of Gurness HY32NE 5
September 15th 1977 "The Orcadian" aerial photo with brief description
August 19th 1978 "The Orcadian" long article on excavations and funding history of Broch of Gurness and modern works, with photo "The original digging at the site".
Brough of Birsay HY22NW 1
January 21st 1982 "The Orcadian" photo of site with Viking settlement
Brough of Birsay road various
April 27th 1978 "The Orcadian" Durham University rescue excavations re-started before Easter
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" warriors stone mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
Bu of Cairston HY20NE 11
June 1st 1978 "The Orcadian" excavation of broch (photo) prior to mound clearance
June 15th 1978 "The Orcadian" excavation continuing to July 5th
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" report in 1981 probably
December 13th 1979 "The Orcadian" aerial view, modified date
Burrian Castle, North Ronaldsay HY75 SE 3
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" photo with description of site undercut by sea
Cantick
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" description of "Sailor's Grave" and marker cairn [ND347896] just S of offshore beacon
Cromwell's Fort HY41SE 5
September 18th 1986 "The Orcadian" originally called the Point o' the Munt, between it and Dunkirk a site called Peedie Munt once occupied land extending from the road 10m to the sea but this mount too has eroded away
Cuween Hill HY31SE 1
?? Duncan's Geo ND28NE 5
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" 1-line description of possible site of traditional Duncan's grave at ND287877
Earl's Bu, Orphir HY30SW 15
October 2nd 1986 "The Orcadian" excavation of tunnel found by owner, Mr.Stevenson, in 1957
Eday Manse Chambered Tomb HY53SE 7
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" stone compared to Pierowall Quarry stone
Egilsay HY44NE 2
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" macehead on display in National Museum
Flaws ND48NE 9
July 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of EIA settlement at new graveyard, excavation denied except possibly at SE corner
August 27th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as below Our Lady's Chapel site
September 17th 1981 "The Orcadian" probable broch wall revealed making new graveyard
Flotta ND39SE 3
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" altar panel mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
Free Quarry, Shapinsay
September 24th 1981 "The Orcadian" now stagnant pond between Gairsty burn and Steero broch
Garsetter HY22NW 30
April 20th 1978 "The Orcadian" cist with burnt bones (photo) found by John Whitelaw excavated then filled in after bones sent away
Grain earth house HY41SW 24
March 18th 1982 "The Orcadian" excavation of second structure found during carpark construction
March 25th 1982 "The Orcadian" photo of site
?? Heliack, Walls ND38NW 12
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" 1-line description of Snelsetter "Sailor's Grave" at ND327886
Highland Park Distillery
January 16th 1986 "The Orcadian" mention of diminutive stone tool found diiging warehouse foundations around 50 years previous
? Hindrafiold HY31NW 57
November 24th 1977 "The Orcadian" description of cist with ashes and burnt bones found recently by Eric Tait on Hinderafiold hillside on Upperhouse lands
Holland, St.Ola HY41SE 13
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS to dig burial mound
Holm of Papa Westray, North HY55SW 2
February 2nd 1984 "The Orcadian" excavated 3rd season described
Holm of Papa Westray, South HY55SW 1
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 1-line description, a stalled cairn mentioned nearby
Howe HY21SE 41
September 21st 1978 "The Orcadian" site photo with 1-line description
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" first stage reports done, NoSAS to dig again April-June
November 29th 1979 "The Orcadian" excavations article by Bernard Bell & Nigel Neil, broch to be dug next year
March 27th 1980 "The Orcadian" drawing of bronze brooch
December 4th 1980 "The Orcadian" mention of report given before Orkney Field Club
May 7th 1981 "The Orcadian" description from Orkney Field Club visit
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" excavation with aerial view
December 24th 1981 "The Orcadian" description of talk given by Beverley Smith and David Haig before Orkney Heritage Society
August 12th 1982 "The Orcadian" excavations, interim report complete
June 14th 1984 "The Orcadian" description, photo of underground chamber
The Irishman's Grave, Walls ND258887
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" description of "Sailor's Grave" with marker cairn
King's Castle, Kirkwall HY41SW 17
April 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" wall of "The King's Passage", now part of The Strynd, possibly part of castle's NE corner fortification. Houses date to 1400
Kirkwall (Broad Street) HY41SW 133
July 3rd 1986 "The Orcadian" brief description of early mediaeval developments in the area
Knap of Howar HY45SE 1
March 18th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo & brief description
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Knowe of Crustan HY22NE 5
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of 4/5' formerly on mound
Knowes of Trotty HY31NW 32
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" gold discs on display in National Museum
Lambaness HY63NW 12
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as planned by Bradford University
Liddle 1 ND48SE 2
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo & description of finished excavation
August 25th 1983 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Lingro HY40NW 1
February 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" site destroyed by JCB
Links of Noltland HY44NW 33
August 16th 1979 "The Orcadian" brief description of July 23rd-29th excavation
Loch of Wasdale HY31NW 8
August 15th 1985 "The Orcadian" description of sites [sic]
Longhope
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1982" "Sailor's Graves" probabably late 18th century
Maeshowe HY31SW 1
January 26th 1978 "The Orcadian" aerial view of site in surroundings
Midhowe Tomb HY33SE 1
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" flint knife and bowl-rim on display in National Museum
Munkerhoose HY45SE 26 [=HY44SE 2 Castle of Bothikan]
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" mentioned as near St.Boniface Church
Muckle Skerry ND47NE various
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mention of Bradford University surveying 30-40 sites
Ness of Brough HY64SE 6
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as planned by Bradford University
above North Park HY53SE 34
October 14th 1982 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of 2 fragmentary ?L IA pots found by David Garson and Ivor Thomson 4' below peat 1' above o.g.s.
Northskaill Farm HY64SE 10
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" brief description of kitchen midden (photo) described as very early
Odin Stone HY31SW 40
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" possible Odinstone fragment found in March
Our Lady's Chapel, S.Ronaldsay ND48NE 5
August 27th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as on summit above new Flaws graveyard
Papay
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1982" "Sailor's Graves" are late 18th century
Pickaquoy HY41SW 13
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" one of stones compared to Pierowall Quarry stone
Pierowall Quarry HY44NW 32
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" description of site with photo of carved lintel
April 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" larger rest of stone found on last day
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" cast of stone on display in National Museum
Point of Buckuoy HY22NW 11 & 14
March 30th 1978 "The Orcadian" finds on display in Tankerness House Museum
September 14th 1978 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Pool HY63NW 17
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" brief description with cliff photo
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" Bradford University makes detailed section drawing
April 19th 1984 "The Orcadian" excavated
May 2nd 1985 "The Orcadian" detailed description
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" description
Quoyness Chambered Tomb HY63NE 1
May 21st 1981 "The Orcadian" aerial view
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" whalebone pins on display in National Museum
Quoys HY50SE 15
October 11th 1979 "The Orcadian" Robert Eunson donates finds (photo) from 1974 found in structure uncovered by building work
Quoyscottie HY32SW 10
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" description of excavations & photo of a cist. Full description of experimental cremation with photo
? Redlandhill, Stromness OR2314
February 5th 1987 "The Orcadian" beaker found previous week in cist Redland, Stenness [sic], description, photo
Ring of Brodgar HY21SE 1
January 1st 1981 "The Orcadian" photo of lightning-struck stone
Rose Ness ND59NW 3
July 21st 1983 "The Orcadian" quotes unknown June 25th 1867 source on skeleton found in excavated material for new beacon, most of which subsequently left under this material
Saevar Howe HY22NW 5
August 4th 1977 "The Orcadian" excavated with typical finds
Sandside Bay, Graemsay HY20NE 28
December 1st 1977 "The Orcadian" 1000-year-old stone coffin and skeleton found by Mrs Gertrude Seatter excavated
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" article complete
? Sandquoy HY74NW 7
March 20th 1986 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of Viking bone comb found several months before by Peter Robinson of Salties [HY760446] and donated to Tankerness House Museum
St.Boniface, Papa Westray HY45SE 17
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" carved stone mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
January 15th 1987 "The Orcadian" photo with 2-line description
St.Margaret's Chapel ND49SW 9
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS hope to investigate Hest Head structure
St.Olav's Kirk HY41SE 8
October 14th 1982 "The Orcadian" dwelling on N side of former "Poorhouse Close", now St.Olaf's Wynd, to which surviving door attached probably itself remains of Bishop Reid's 'St Olav's Kirk'
St.Tredwell's Chapel HY45SE 4
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 2-line description
Skara Brae HY21NW 12
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" Liddle 1 house furnishings mentioned as comparable
November 18th 1976 "The Orcadian" possible extension of settlement inland and southwards shown in dune arc by various animal revealed walls and a cliffside curved structure with paved floor
August 16th 1979 "The Orcadian" compared to Links of Noltland
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" bone necklaces & stone balls & holed cow bone (1 of 2 probably whistle) on display in National Museum
W of Skara Brae
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS to look at eroding coastal site near Skara Brae September-October
Spurdagrove HY22SE 2
July 28th 1978 "The Orcadian" full description of Spurdagrow [sic] excavations by Melia Hedges early in year
Stone of Setter HY53NE 6
October 5th 1983 "The Orcadian" mentioned as gifted to Orkney Islands Council by Mrs. Joy
Stones of Stenness HY31SW 2
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" position of 1772 drawing located slightly NE of where possible Odinstone fragment found in March
? Strathyre HY22NE 24
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of broken stone in field near steading as marking first sighting of St.Peter's Kirk
Tammaskirk HY42SW 11
May 19th 1983 "The Orcadian" 2-line description of graveyard with cliff-eroded skeletons
Taversoe Tuick HY44NW 2
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" pumice pendant on display in National Museum
Toft's Ness HY74NE 3
December 11th 1986 "The Orcadian" 2nd season of rescue excavation begun 1985 to continue 1987
Tomb of the Eagles ND48SE 1
December 29th 1977 "The Orcadian" excavated, 2 photos
March 30th 1978 "The Orcadian" finds on display Tankerness House Museum
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" report complete bar specialist sections
May 28th 1981 "The Orcadian" description, photo of skull, Tankerness House Museum summer exhibition
August 25th 1983 "The Orcadian" description
February 12th 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of architectural survey to be done owing to state of tomb
Tuquoy (Westside) HY44SE 5
July 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" description of ruins W of Cross Kirk burial ground including those that could be hall of Halfledi Thorkelsson's line, photo of banks' stonework
September 17th 1981 "The Orcadian" 2-line description of site seen 1970 now eroded to reveal Norse settlement
February 25th 1982 "The Orcadian" Durham University to excavate May-June by permission of G.Pottinger
July 7th 1983 "The Orcadian" brief description of finds found during second season, first use of name Tuquoy
Vinquoy Hill, Eday HY53NE 9
October 5th 1983 "The Orcadian" mentioned as gifted to Orkney Islands Council by Mrs. Joy
May 15th 1986 "The Orcadian" mentioned as excavated and restored 1985
May 22nd 1986 "The Orcadian" photo of excavators at dig
Barnhouse HY31SW 61
March 20th 1986 "The Orcadian" after discovery and fortnight's exploratory dig 1985 six-week season just finished and site to turn to barley field
April 24th 1986 "The Orcadian" marked stone found as excavations being covered
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" excavations continuing, cist with bones found, site photo
Beaquoy Farm HY32SW 11
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo of house & description of finished excavation
Birsay shore
September 30th 1976 "The Orcadian" lower portions of two skeletons found by Mrs Hughes in February (same general area as finds February 17th 1953 "The Orkney Herald") being sent away
Bloody Quoy HY50NE 25
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" macehead on display in National Museum
Broch of Gurness HY32NE 5
September 15th 1977 "The Orcadian" aerial photo with brief description
August 19th 1978 "The Orcadian" long article on excavations and funding history of Broch of Gurness and modern works, with photo "The original digging at the site".
Brough of Birsay HY22NW 1
January 21st 1982 "The Orcadian" photo of site with Viking settlement
Brough of Birsay road various
April 27th 1978 "The Orcadian" Durham University rescue excavations re-started before Easter
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" warriors stone mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
Bu of Cairston HY20NE 11
June 1st 1978 "The Orcadian" excavation of broch (photo) prior to mound clearance
June 15th 1978 "The Orcadian" excavation continuing to July 5th
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" report in 1981 probably
December 13th 1979 "The Orcadian" aerial view, modified date
Burrian Castle, North Ronaldsay HY75 SE 3
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" photo with description of site undercut by sea
Cantick
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" description of "Sailor's Grave" and marker cairn [ND347896] just S of offshore beacon
Cromwell's Fort HY41SE 5
September 18th 1986 "The Orcadian" originally called the Point o' the Munt, between it and Dunkirk a site called Peedie Munt once occupied land extending from the road 10m to the sea but this mount too has eroded away
Cuween Hill HY31SE 1
?? Duncan's Geo ND28NE 5
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" 1-line description of possible site of traditional Duncan's grave at ND287877
Earl's Bu, Orphir HY30SW 15
October 2nd 1986 "The Orcadian" excavation of tunnel found by owner, Mr.Stevenson, in 1957
Eday Manse Chambered Tomb HY53SE 7
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" stone compared to Pierowall Quarry stone
Egilsay HY44NE 2
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" macehead on display in National Museum
Flaws ND48NE 9
July 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of EIA settlement at new graveyard, excavation denied except possibly at SE corner
August 27th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as below Our Lady's Chapel site
September 17th 1981 "The Orcadian" probable broch wall revealed making new graveyard
Flotta ND39SE 3
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" altar panel mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
Free Quarry, Shapinsay
September 24th 1981 "The Orcadian" now stagnant pond between Gairsty burn and Steero broch
Garsetter HY22NW 30
April 20th 1978 "The Orcadian" cist with burnt bones (photo) found by John Whitelaw excavated then filled in after bones sent away
Grain earth house HY41SW 24
March 18th 1982 "The Orcadian" excavation of second structure found during carpark construction
March 25th 1982 "The Orcadian" photo of site
?? Heliack, Walls ND38NW 12
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" 1-line description of Snelsetter "Sailor's Grave" at ND327886
Highland Park Distillery
January 16th 1986 "The Orcadian" mention of diminutive stone tool found diiging warehouse foundations around 50 years previous
? Hindrafiold HY31NW 57
November 24th 1977 "The Orcadian" description of cist with ashes and burnt bones found recently by Eric Tait on Hinderafiold hillside on Upperhouse lands
Holland, St.Ola HY41SE 13
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS to dig burial mound
Holm of Papa Westray, North HY55SW 2
February 2nd 1984 "The Orcadian" excavated 3rd season described
Holm of Papa Westray, South HY55SW 1
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 1-line description, a stalled cairn mentioned nearby
Howe HY21SE 41
September 21st 1978 "The Orcadian" site photo with 1-line description
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" first stage reports done, NoSAS to dig again April-June
November 29th 1979 "The Orcadian" excavations article by Bernard Bell & Nigel Neil, broch to be dug next year
March 27th 1980 "The Orcadian" drawing of bronze brooch
December 4th 1980 "The Orcadian" mention of report given before Orkney Field Club
May 7th 1981 "The Orcadian" description from Orkney Field Club visit
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" excavation with aerial view
December 24th 1981 "The Orcadian" description of talk given by Beverley Smith and David Haig before Orkney Heritage Society
August 12th 1982 "The Orcadian" excavations, interim report complete
June 14th 1984 "The Orcadian" description, photo of underground chamber
The Irishman's Grave, Walls ND258887
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1981" description of "Sailor's Grave" with marker cairn
King's Castle, Kirkwall HY41SW 17
April 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" wall of "The King's Passage", now part of The Strynd, possibly part of castle's NE corner fortification. Houses date to 1400
Kirkwall (Broad Street) HY41SW 133
July 3rd 1986 "The Orcadian" brief description of early mediaeval developments in the area
Knap of Howar HY45SE 1
March 18th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo & brief description
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Knowe of Crustan HY22NE 5
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of 4/5' formerly on mound
Knowes of Trotty HY31NW 32
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" gold discs on display in National Museum
Lambaness HY63NW 12
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as planned by Bradford University
Liddle 1 ND48SE 2
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" photo & description of finished excavation
August 25th 1983 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Lingro HY40NW 1
February 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" site destroyed by JCB
Links of Noltland HY44NW 33
August 16th 1979 "The Orcadian" brief description of July 23rd-29th excavation
Loch of Wasdale HY31NW 8
August 15th 1985 "The Orcadian" description of sites [sic]
Longhope
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1982" "Sailor's Graves" probabably late 18th century
Maeshowe HY31SW 1
January 26th 1978 "The Orcadian" aerial view of site in surroundings
Midhowe Tomb HY33SE 1
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" flint knife and bowl-rim on display in National Museum
Munkerhoose HY45SE 26 [=HY44SE 2 Castle of Bothikan]
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" mentioned as near St.Boniface Church
Muckle Skerry ND47NE various
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mention of Bradford University surveying 30-40 sites
Ness of Brough HY64SE 6
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as planned by Bradford University
above North Park HY53SE 34
October 14th 1982 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of 2 fragmentary ?L IA pots found by David Garson and Ivor Thomson 4' below peat 1' above o.g.s.
Northskaill Farm HY64SE 10
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" brief description of kitchen midden (photo) described as very early
Odin Stone HY31SW 40
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" possible Odinstone fragment found in March
Our Lady's Chapel, S.Ronaldsay ND48NE 5
August 27th 1981 "The Orcadian" mentioned as on summit above new Flaws graveyard
Papay
"Orkney Field Club Bulletin 3, 1982" "Sailor's Graves" are late 18th century
Pickaquoy HY41SW 13
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" one of stones compared to Pierowall Quarry stone
Pierowall Quarry HY44NW 32
February 5th 1981 "The Orcadian" description of site with photo of carved lintel
April 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" larger rest of stone found on last day
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" cast of stone on display in National Museum
Point of Buckuoy HY22NW 11 & 14
March 30th 1978 "The Orcadian" finds on display in Tankerness House Museum
September 14th 1978 "The Orcadian" 1-line description
Pool HY63NW 17
November 20th 1980 "The Orcadian" brief description with cliff photo
November 26th 1981 "The Orcadian" Bradford University makes detailed section drawing
April 19th 1984 "The Orcadian" excavated
May 2nd 1985 "The Orcadian" detailed description
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" description
Quoyness Chambered Tomb HY63NE 1
May 21st 1981 "The Orcadian" aerial view
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" whalebone pins on display in National Museum
Quoys HY50SE 15
October 11th 1979 "The Orcadian" Robert Eunson donates finds (photo) from 1974 found in structure uncovered by building work
Quoyscottie HY32SW 10
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" description of excavations & photo of a cist. Full description of experimental cremation with photo
? Redlandhill, Stromness OR2314
February 5th 1987 "The Orcadian" beaker found previous week in cist Redland, Stenness [sic], description, photo
Ring of Brodgar HY21SE 1
January 1st 1981 "The Orcadian" photo of lightning-struck stone
Rose Ness ND59NW 3
July 21st 1983 "The Orcadian" quotes unknown June 25th 1867 source on skeleton found in excavated material for new beacon, most of which subsequently left under this material
Saevar Howe HY22NW 5
August 4th 1977 "The Orcadian" excavated with typical finds
Sandside Bay, Graemsay HY20NE 28
December 1st 1977 "The Orcadian" 1000-year-old stone coffin and skeleton found by Mrs Gertrude Seatter excavated
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" article complete
? Sandquoy HY74NW 7
March 20th 1986 "The Orcadian" 1-line description of Viking bone comb found several months before by Peter Robinson of Salties [HY760446] and donated to Tankerness House Museum
St.Boniface, Papa Westray HY45SE 17
September 9th 1982 "The Orcadian" carved stone mentioned as on display in Edinburgh Museum
January 15th 1987 "The Orcadian" photo with 2-line description
St.Margaret's Chapel ND49SW 9
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS hope to investigate Hest Head structure
St.Olav's Kirk HY41SE 8
October 14th 1982 "The Orcadian" dwelling on N side of former "Poorhouse Close", now St.Olaf's Wynd, to which surviving door attached probably itself remains of Bishop Reid's 'St Olav's Kirk'
St.Tredwell's Chapel HY45SE 4
July 17th 1980 "The Orcadian" 2-line description
Skara Brae HY21NW 12
January 8th 1976 "The Orcadian" Liddle 1 house furnishings mentioned as comparable
November 18th 1976 "The Orcadian" possible extension of settlement inland and southwards shown in dune arc by various animal revealed walls and a cliffside curved structure with paved floor
August 16th 1979 "The Orcadian" compared to Links of Noltland
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" bone necklaces & stone balls & holed cow bone (1 of 2 probably whistle) on display in National Museum
W of Skara Brae
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" NoSAS to look at eroding coastal site near Skara Brae September-October
Spurdagrove HY22SE 2
July 28th 1978 "The Orcadian" full description of Spurdagrow [sic] excavations by Melia Hedges early in year
Stone of Setter HY53NE 6
October 5th 1983 "The Orcadian" mentioned as gifted to Orkney Islands Council by Mrs. Joy
Stones of Stenness HY31SW 2
June 3rd 1976 "The Orcadian" position of 1772 drawing located slightly NE of where possible Odinstone fragment found in March
? Strathyre HY22NE 24
May 21st 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of broken stone in field near steading as marking first sighting of St.Peter's Kirk
Tammaskirk HY42SW 11
May 19th 1983 "The Orcadian" 2-line description of graveyard with cliff-eroded skeletons
Taversoe Tuick HY44NW 2
October 3rd 1985 "The Orcadian" pumice pendant on display in National Museum
Toft's Ness HY74NE 3
December 11th 1986 "The Orcadian" 2nd season of rescue excavation begun 1985 to continue 1987
Tomb of the Eagles ND48SE 1
December 29th 1977 "The Orcadian" excavated, 2 photos
March 30th 1978 "The Orcadian" finds on display Tankerness House Museum
March 15th 1979 "The Orcadian" report complete bar specialist sections
May 28th 1981 "The Orcadian" description, photo of skull, Tankerness House Museum summer exhibition
August 25th 1983 "The Orcadian" description
February 12th 1987 "The Orcadian" mention of architectural survey to be done owing to state of tomb
Tuquoy (Westside) HY44SE 5
July 23rd 1981 "The Orcadian" description of ruins W of Cross Kirk burial ground including those that could be hall of Halfledi Thorkelsson's line, photo of banks' stonework
September 17th 1981 "The Orcadian" 2-line description of site seen 1970 now eroded to reveal Norse settlement
February 25th 1982 "The Orcadian" Durham University to excavate May-June by permission of G.Pottinger
July 7th 1983 "The Orcadian" brief description of finds found during second season, first use of name Tuquoy
Vinquoy Hill, Eday HY53NE 9
October 5th 1983 "The Orcadian" mentioned as gifted to Orkney Islands Council by Mrs. Joy
May 15th 1986 "The Orcadian" mentioned as excavated and restored 1985
May 22nd 1986 "The Orcadian" photo of excavators at dig
