Rennibister Earth House, Iron Age souterrain in Firth, Scotland
The underground chamber measures 3.3 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, featuring stone walls with five alcoves and four pillars supporting a corbelled roof.
The structure dates to approximately 400 BC and was discovered in 1926 when a threshing machine caused the roof to collapse during farming activities.
Archaeological excavations revealed skeletal remains of eighteen individuals, including six adults and twelve children, indicating specific burial practices of Iron Age communities.
Visitors access the underground chamber through a hatch in the roof using a ladder, and the site remains open throughout the year for exploration.
This earth house contains the only known collection of human remains among Scottish souterrains, with bones arranged in a deliberate pattern on the chamber floor.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Firth
GPS coordinates: 58.99670,-3.04972
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:38
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