Hidden under a farm: The 5,000-year-old tomb discovered after its stones were stolen to build a house
Archaeologists in Orkney unearthed the remnants of a 5,000-year-old tomb, previously dismantled for building materials. This Maeshowe-type passage grave, hidden beneath a farm field, reveals the widespread nature of Neolithic stone construction. Rediscovered through 19th-century records, its foundations offer a vital glimpse into ancient architecture and the fragility of heritage.
Archaeologists in Orkney unearthed the remnants of a 5,000-year-old tomb, previously dismantled for building materials. This Maeshowe-type passage grave, hidden beneath a farm field, reveals the widespread nature of Neolithic stone construction. Rediscovered through 19th-century records, its foundations offer a vital glimpse into ancient architecture and the fragility of heritage.
