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  Posted by henvell (U1781664) on Sunday, 1st February 2009

  The Old Scatness broch,1.6km from Sumburgh Head,Shetland,was erected ca 300 BCE,which predates any threat from the Romans and is earlier than previous estimates for broch construction.Has anyone sighted a publication for this site?

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  Posted by TwinProbe (U4077936) on Sunday, 1st February 2009

  Hi Henvell,
  
  The excavations at this extremely important site are now concluded. The broch and broch village are not being excavated completely to bedrock but will be conserved for permanent public display.
  
  The Old Scatness Broch and Jarlshof Environs Project published yearly interim reports. Many are still available for purchase (see Amazon) or would be accessible via a university library.
  
  The definitive excavation report has, I believe, been written but not yet published. I understand that it will be a three part report corresponding approximately to Iron Age, Pictish & Viking, Norse & Medieval. It will be an absolute cracker!
  
  Best wishes,
  
  TP

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  Posted by henvell (U1781664) on Sunday, 1st February 2009

  Thanks TP.Managed to get the progress reports from the Scatness website.Hopefully the publication will appear sooner rather than later.Time is not on the scribe's side!

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  Posted by Crystal Clear (U1010754) on Monday, 2nd February 2009

  Hi there
  
  I believe it is in the process of being published as a big report, but you may have to wait at least two years!

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  Posted by TwinProbe (U4077936) on Wednesday, 9th September 2009

  Hi Henvell,
  
  I understand that β€œExcavations at Old Scatness, Shetland. Volume 1: The Pictish Village and Viking Settlement” will be officially 'launched' at a research seminar of the University of Bradford on December 15th.
  
  Only a few more weeks to wait then!
  
  TP
  

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