Excavations at Pierowall Quarry, Westray, Orkney

Authors

  • Niall M Sharples
  • A Barlow Contributor
  • D A Birkett Contributor
  • Ann Clarke Contributor
  • A S Clarke Contributor
  • F MacCormick Contributor
  • M J Stenhouse Contributor
  • G Swinney Contributor
  • Caroline R Wickham-Jones Contributor
  • Clare H Yarrington Contributor
  • Marion O'Neil Contributor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.114.75.125

Keywords:

Grooved Ware, Round House, Environmental Evidence, Circular Chambered Tomb

Abstract

Complex multi-period site. Spiral-decorated stones, large circular chambered tomb of mid-3rd millennium, demolished for small structure (Grooved Ware) then abandoned until large Iron Age round house built over cairn. Critical examination of many recent Orkney publications in the light of this evidence, and some new approaches suggested. 14C dates and environmental evidence.

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Published

30-11-1985

Issue

Vol. 114 (1985)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Excavations at Pierowall Quarry, Westray, Orkney. (1985). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 114, 75-125. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.114.75.125

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