Links of Noltland

Links of Noltland is the archaeological site of a Neolithic village near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland.

Excavations at the site (gbmappingsmall|HY428492 [ [http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=HY4305546328 Ordnance Survey: Get-a map"] Retrieved 12 September 2008.] ) in the 1980s found a Neolithic building. It is now in the care of Historic Scotland who are funding further excavation. [cite web| url=http://www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/noltland2008.htm| title=New excavation at Neolithic mystery site| date=July 21, 2008| publisher=Orkneyjar Archaeology| accessdate=2008-09-14] There may have been several phases of occupation. One structure has been dated to circa 2000 BC. Finds include polished bone beads, tools and grooved-ware pottery. The full extent of the site is believed to exceed the size of Skara Brae on the Orkney mainland. [Lewis, Caroline (December 2007) [http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52775.html "Archaeologists Find Mysterious Neolithic Structure in Orkney Links of Noltland Dig"] 24hourmuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2008.] The ruins are being backfilled to protect them from winter storms.

Nearby are Queen o' Howe broch, The Lum Head chambered tomb and the ruins of Noltland Castle.

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