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A remarkable 900-year-old carved sandstone head has emerged from the ongoing archaeological excavation at Skaill Farm on the Scottish island of Rousay, marking one of the most significant medieval stone carvings discovered in Orkney in recent years. The unexpected find, uncovered by University of the Highlands and Islands student Katie Joss, represents a fascinating enigma that could reshape understanding of medieval architecture and artistry in the remote Scottish archipelago.
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The Discovery: A Find of a Lifetime
The carved head literally tumbled into Katie Joss’s hands during the second week of the summer excavation season. “It was quite a shock,” she recalled, quotes a BBC report.
“We were removing a slab when the head came rolling out at us and as we turned it around we saw a face looking back at us. It was really exciting.”
The head emerged from the corner of a later dwelling house built between two substantial medieval buildings with meter-thick walls. These structures, including a square building and a two-story rectangular building with an external staircase, are believed to be part of the late medieval farm complex at Skaill. The rectangular building may have served as a large storehouse or administrative center, suggesting the site’s importance in the regional power structure.