Category: Excavation
Dig Diary – that’s all folks (except for two final Ness ‘butterflies’)
The end of an erea – the 2024 excavation season at the Ness of Brodgar is now over and with it our fieldwork phase. Read more
Diary extra – views from above on the last day of excavation
A selection of drone images from Tom O'Brien showing the trenches and structures today. Read more
Dig Diary – bone in drain could produce a date for Structure Twenty-Seven
One of the goals for Structure Twenty-Seven was to secure a date for the building’s construction/use. And today we've found dateable material! Read more
Diary extra – marking the first International Mark Edmonds Day
Clearly indicative of the affection, and respect for our esteemed co-director, Thursday was declared International Mark Edmonds Day. Read more
A stark reminder why the Ness buildings cannot remain uncovered
The photographs shows the extent of stone lamination on the upper walls of Structure Twelve in the last 12 months. Read more
Dig Diary – Ceiridwen adds to her tally with another decorated stone
A day of pre-photography cleaning across the site - but we still found two remarkable artefacts. Read more
Dig Diary – tracing Twenty-Eight and a record-breaking site tour
Excavation in all buildings is coming to a close and the focus is firmly on tying up loose ends. Read more
Video: Orkney set to say goodbye to the Ness of Brodgar
A marvellous, and touching, video from Orkney.com, outlining the Ness as we approach the end of the project's excavation phase. Read more
Dig Diary – did a pair of standing stones mark Twenty-Seven’s entrance?
Not the best start to the final week of excavation, but after another weather delay we got back in the trenches this afternoon. Read more
Diary extra – a few photographs from day thirty-eight
A selection of photographs from Jo Bourne. Read more
Dig Diary – a day of remarkable finds
What a day! The finds were coming thick and fast from all corners of the site today as we rapidly approach the end of week seven! Read more
Diary extra – a selection of photographs from busy day on site
A selection of photographs from a busy day across the site. Read more
Dig Diary – bones, drains and rainbows
A better day than forecast, with more finds and revelations across the site. Read more
Diary extra – day thirty-five in pictures
A few photos from today, in between the showers, by Jo Bourne and Paul Durdin... Read more
Dig Diary – Time Team back on site filming the story of the Ness
Another beautiful, busy day and best of all a productive one! And Time Team are back on site! Read more
Diary extra – day thirty-four in pictures
A selection of today's photographs from Jo Bourne... Read more
