An Early Orkney Castle

J Storer Clouston (Author)


Keywords:
Courtyard, Drinking Hall, Gernaness Peninsula, Bathroom
Period(s):
15th August 1057, 6th Century

Abstract


Report on excavation of a Viking fortified residence which comprised a primitive 'keep' with at least two buildings in the courtyard which were identified as a drinking hall and a bathroom. Much of the stonework had been robbed out and only one or two courses survived. It stands at the end of Gernaness peninsula.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.281.300

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Published
30-11-1926
How to Cite
Clouston, J. S. (1926). An Early Orkney Castle. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 60, 281–300. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.281.300
Issue
Vol. 60 (1926)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.281.300