Skara Brae, the Official Souvenir Guide

by David Clarke

The Neolithic village known as Skara Brae was continuously occupied for about 300 to 400 years, before being abandoned around 2500 BC. Despite severe coastal erosion, right houses and a workshop have survived largely intact, with their stone furniture still in place. This is the best-preserved settlement of its period in Northern Europe, and thousands of artifacts were discovered during excavations of the site.

Who lived here? How did they live? And why did they ultimately abandon the village? I'm this lively and accessible account, Dr David Clarke, who led major excavations here in 1972-3, describes the details of the site and explores some of the enigmas posed by this extraordinary survival.

Genres: Travel

57 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

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Dr David Clarke

Reviews

[Tej Dhawan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, straightforward, and illustrated analysis of the Neolithic site, Shara Bear, at Orkney. I received the book as a part of my ticket when visiting the site and found it to be a wonderful introduction to I almost wish I’d had it before arriving at the site to get even more from the artifacts in the visitor Centre and when peeking into the homes.

A keeper!

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic overview of the site. Written like a young person's textbook.

[Susan Marrier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good illustrated overview; I'm looking forward to seeing this place in June!

[Citrine · Rating 3 out of 5]

It gives a fairly basic over view, i personally would have liked a lot more depth.

[Callum Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting and talks about many aspects of the site mainly in the past (historical importance and explanation) but also of the present and future in terms of conservation.