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Is the Wirk a Castle?

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This research project is an historical archaeological investigation of an enigmatic tower located on the island of Rousay in Orkney. It is situated close to what was the medieval parish church and to a recently discovered Norse hall.
Aim of Research: To better understand the nature and date of this tower which has variously been interpreted as a 12th century Norse Castle, a hall-house tower, a defensive church tower and a 16th century tower and range.

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This research project is an historical archaeological investigation of an enigmatic tower located on the island of Rousay in Orkney. It is situated close to what was the medieval parish church and to a recently discovered Norse hall.
Aim of Research: To better understand the nature and date of this tower which has variously been interpreted as a 12th century Norse Castle, a hall-house tower, a defensive church tower and a 16th century tower and range.
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Les dates de début/date réelle6/02/20 → 21/11/22

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