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Storm at bay of skaill orkney islands scotland
The Bay of Skaill is a small bay on the west coast of the Orkney Mainland, Scotland.
Contents
- Storm at bay of skaill orkney islands scotland
- Map of Bay of Skaill United Kingdom
- Visitor attractions
- Skaill Viking hoard
- References
Map of Bay of Skaill, United Kingdom
Visitor attractions
Bay of Skaill is the location of the famous Neolithic settlement, Skara Brae, and a large residence, Skaill House, the property of the laird on whose estate Skara Brae was discovered. Skaill House has connections with Captain James Cook.
Skaill Viking hoard
In March 1858, a boy named David Linklater was digging at Muckle Brae, near the Sandwick parish church, when he came across a few pieces of silver lying in the earth. Astounded by the find, Linklater was soon joined by a number of folk. Together they unearthed over one hundred items. This hoard is the largest Viking treasure trove found so far in Scotland.
References
Bay of Skaill Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA