An Underground Building at Dale, Harray, Orkney
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11007535 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William Kirkness (Underground Systems (United States), corresponding author) |
| Year | 1928 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Pages | 155-161 |
| Publication date | 1928-11-30 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0081-1564 • E-ISSN: 2056-743X |
| Publisher | Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.9750/psas.062.155.161 |
| OpenAlex | W4322735712 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
The structure was a sub-oval chamber with five stone pillars which supported a roof of broad stone slabs. It was covered by an earthen mound. Artefacts comprised worked stones including a saddle quern. Two long cists found below the mound which extended beyond the limits of the structure contained only fragments of human bone
Archaeology · Geography · Mining engineering · Roof · Saddle · Structural engineering · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Engineering · Geology · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · Historical Architecture and Urbanism
| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1984 - 2009 (26) |
| Highly cited | No |