The Bronze Age

In contrast to the spectacular monuments of the Neolithic, the Bronze Age has not left many such remains to visit. Metalworking reached Britain about 2700BC, but none of the few bronze artefacts found in Orkney date to earlier than 2000BC. Copper ore does occur locally there is no evidence that it was exploited at this time.

Decorated gold disk found at the Knowes o'Trotty in 1858 - probably a decoration for a large button

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