Links of Noltland, Archaeological settlement in Westray, Scotland
The excavation site features numerous prehistoric buildings, stone structures, and passages buried beneath coastal sand dunes on the northern coast of Westray.
The settlement spans from 3300 BC to 800 BC, containing over 30 buildings from both Neolithic and Bronze Age periods discovered through systematic excavations.
The site yielded four ancient stone figurines, including the Westray Wife, which represents the earliest known human face depiction found in Scotland.
Visitors can access the excavation site from May to September, when archaeologists conduct active research and provide information about the discoveries.
The underground structure contains a Bronze Age sauna with stone slabs, where fresh spring water still flows through the ancient bathtub system.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Westray
GPS coordinates: 59.32280,-3.00000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:06
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