Skara Brae

Skara Brae is situated on the west coast of Orkney mainland, and it is the best preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe. There was a storm in 1850 that tore off the grass an a lot of sand, and exposed parts of the site.
structure 8
On Skaill farm, in the background, they found a big silver hoard.......
house 7
Click here for some more photos of the houses, and here for some items.
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