Brodgar Outlier Stone 14
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇬🇧 Orkney, Ness of Brodgar, United Kingdom
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About Brodgar Outlier Stone 14
Brodgar Outlier Stone 14 in Orkney, Ness of Brodgar, United Kingdom is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 59.0010N -3.2280E controls access to Orkney resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Orkney, Ness of Brodgar, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1969 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Brodgar Outlier Stone 14 main structure
c. 1909
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1969–2014
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Brodgar Outlier Stone 14) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
59.0010° N · 3.2280° W · 143 m · 3 mapped features
Brodgar Outlier Stone 14 — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
59.0018° N · 3.2271° WBrodgar Outlier Stone 14 — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
59.0000° N · 3.2287° WBrodgar Outlier Stone 14 — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
59.0025° N · 3.2268° W