Excavation over time – Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe in 3d
We've pulled together a series of 3d models showing different stages excavation in Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe. Read more
Category: 3D Model
The Isbister stalled cairn – South Ronaldsay’s ‘Tomb of the Eagles’
The first part of an article looking at the Isbister stalled cairn in South Ronaldsay, better known today as the Tomb of the Eagles. Read more
The ‘Lesser Wall’ in 3d – a new model compiled from our photo archive
We jump back 14 years for this "new" model of Trench R and the "Lesser Wall of Brodgar". Read more
The jewel in the crown – Structure Twenty-Seven in all its (3d) glory
Get right into the trench and explore the remarkable Structure Twenty-Seven with Paul Durdin's latest 3d model. Read more
Structure Five and the ‘Great Wall’ – new 2024 model of Trench J
A new week and another new 3d model from Trench J supervisor Paul Durdin. Read more
Explore Trench P at the end of the 2024 season with new 3d model
The first in a series of new 3d models from Paul Durdin. Read more
Quoyness chambered cairn, Sanday
We're back out and about today with a look at the Maeshowe-type Quoyness chambered cairn in Sanday, Orkney. Read more
3d model of Trench Z and its 4.5-metre-wide wall section
A 3d model from supervisor Paul Durdin showing Trench Z in all its glory. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s round-bottomed pot
Paul Durdin’s in-situ model of the round-bottomed, ceramic vessel found in Structure Five’s northern extension on Monday. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Twenty-Seven’s decorated orthostat
A new 3d model from Paul Durdin showing the decorated orthostat that formed part of Structure Twenty-Seven's entrance. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s hearth and underlying channel
Trench J supervisor Paul's 3d model of the hearth/channel in Structure Five. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Trench Z
A new 3d model of Trench Z, showing the remains of Structure Two, from Trench J supervisor Paul Durdin. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s hearth
Mission accomplished! Despite the problems photographing in bright sunshine today, Paul has produced a fine 3d model of Structure Five's hearth. Read more
The Dwarfie Stane – ‘one of the wonders of the Orkney Islands’
The first of a two-part article looking at the Dwarfie Stane in Hoy - said to be Britain’s only example of a rock-cut prehistoric tomb. Read more
