Prehistoric Orkney, Scotland
Introduction This evening, I am posting summary information on a selection of the best prehistoric sites on Orkney . The latter being a group of islands lying off the north coast of Scotland. Interior of dwelling at Skara Brae. Information on Prehistoric Orkney Skara Brae Neolithic Village Located in Sandwick, this stone-age village was in use between 2500 BC and 3100 BC (approx.). Now located on the shore (which is eroding) it is possible the village may have originally been situated close to a fresh-water loch (lake) and well back from the sea. It appears likely that a cataclysmic event, such as a exceptionally violent storm, caused the occupation levels to be covered in sand forcing occupants away with structures and contents frozen in time. The forces of nature intervened again, in 1850, when another storm disturbed the sand covering and exposed the stone village thus acting as a catalyst to archaeological excavation. Ring of Brodgar (or Brogar) Comprises a ...