Historians — Spirit of Orkney

In search of A R Woods

March 13, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Rural English Scene by A R Woods

Following recent publicity, could the net be closing in on the WWII Ness Battery mural painter? A mysterious World War II mural at the Ness Gun Battery in Orkney, painted by A R Woods, has led … [Read more...]

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Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

August 10, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

barnhouse building 8 entrance

The 5000 year old village of Barnhouse in Orkney, is one of the finest examples of neolithic settlement in the UK. Situated on the shore of Loch Harray, archaeological excavations in the 1980's … [Read more...]

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