Notice of a 'Burgh,' Recently Opened in the Island of Burray, Orkney

James Farrer (Author)


Keywords:
Broch, Settlement, Stone
Location(s):
The Pict's Caslte, East Broch of Burray, Burray, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain, Iron Age

Abstract


Details of the author's excavations of 'The Pict's Castle' on Burray reveal the dimensions and materials used in the site's construction. Mr Farrer also remarks on the finds made during the excavation, but does not speculate on the site's purpose.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.5.6

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Published
30-11-1856
How to Cite
Farrer, J. (1856). Notice of a ’Burgh,’ Recently Opened in the Island of Burray, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 2, 5–6. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.5.6
Issue
Vol. 2 (1859)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.002.5.6