Abstract
Erosion of sand dunes in the Bay of Skaill, close to the Neolithic site at Skara Brae, exposed a spread of faunal remains and stone tools representing a Late Neolithic butchery site separated by a wall from a deposit of articulated red deer bone. This is an unusual and significant bone assemblage comprising both fragmented and articulated remains of red deer together with some domesticates. Also a whale
mandible was closely associated with the butchery area. An interpretation of the site incorporates a reappraisal of the role of red deer and cattle elsewhere in Late Neolithic Orkney.
mandible was closely associated with the butchery area. An interpretation of the site incorporates a reappraisal of the role of red deer and cattle elsewhere in Late Neolithic Orkney.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 91-124. |
Number of pages | 34 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland |
Volume | 145 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
Keywords
- Neolithic Orkney