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July 2007
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Maeshowe Alignments
A Neolithic focal point?
Stone Age art
The Great Wall of Brodgar
See Also
The Ness of Brodgar
Orkney's World Heritage Site
The Ring of Brodgar
Archaeology around the Ness of Brodgar
The Standing Stones of Stenness
The Barnhouse Settlement
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Click here for a schematic plan of the main structures on site.
Click here for a diagram of the trench locations.
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There are tours of the excavations Monday-Friday, at 11am and 3pm, from July 21 until August 25.

The tours are free and are run by members of the dig and the Orkney World Heritage Site Ranger Service.

For further information, contact the rangers on (01856) 841732.