Cairn of Maes Howe, Chambered Burial Tomb

Work Information
Period: Neolithic
Location: City/Site: Orkney Islands, SW Mainland Island
Country: Scotland
Date: ca. 3000-2800 BCE
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.

Available Views

Jsa-0020
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Description: view SE toward Cairn of Maes Howe, from Banhouse Village
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Jsa-0020
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft
Jsa-0023
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Description: total view E with encircling ditch to complete the composition
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Jsa-0023
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft
Jsa-0024
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Description: entrance. (The entrance faces SW. At mid-winter, light from the setting sun streams through the passage to illuminate the inner chamber.)
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Jsa-0024
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft
Jsa-0026
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Description: interior: SE corner with 2 burial chamber entrances
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Jsa-0026
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft
Jsa-0027
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Description: interior: NE corner with monolithic vertical stone
Vendor: Saskia, Ltd.
Alternate Cat. #: Jsa-0027
Rights: (C) Dr. Ronald V. Wiedenhoeft