Open AccessNotice of a 'Burgh,' Recently Opened in the Island of Burray, Orkney
Author(s) -
James Farrer
Publication year - 1856
Publication title -
proceedings of the society of antiquaries of scotland
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2056-743X
pISSN - 0081-1564
DOI - 10.9750/psas.002.5.6
Subject(s) - notice , excavation , archaeology , history , geography , ancient history , law , political science
Details of the author's excavations of 'The Pict's Castle' on Burray reveal the dimensions and materials used in the site's construction. Mr Farrer also remarks on the finds made during the excavation, but does not speculate on the site's purpose.