Murray, D. (2009). HSCO-90209-2009-01 Overbigging, near Maeshowe Chambered Cairn. Edinburgh: Kirkdale Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1049021. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 HSCO-90209-2009-01 Overbigging, near Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
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Series:		 Kirkdale Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Kirkdale Archaeology excavated a series of seven 1.0 m² test pits spread across two fields at Overbigging, to the north of Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, Stenness, Orkney. These were intended to allow engineers to undertake soil testing. The southernmost three pits (5, 6 and 7) produced possibly archaeologically significant features. The southernmost (pit 7) produced a possible plough-truncated cut feature below deeper plough-soil. The most substantial feature seen was found in the second pit from the south (pit 6). This was a spread of flat flagstones with a clear edge on its north side running across the trench, under a shallow plough-soil, which remained unexcavated. The next trench to the north (pit 5) revealed a large flat slab, not lifted but possibly of archaeological significance. The other pits produced no features of archaeological significance, but showed evidence of ploughing and water logging of these soils.
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Author:		 D Murray
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Publisher:		 Kirkdale Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Orkney Islands Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2009
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Parish: STENNESS
Country: Scotland
Site: Overbigging, near Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
County: Orkney
Grid Reference: 331700, 1013100 (Easting, Northing)
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NEOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) CHAMBERED CAIRN (Monument Type Scotland)
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OBIB: HSCO-90209-2009-01
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Created Date:		 13 Sep 2018