Gordonstoun pupils discover 1,000-year-old Viking church on uninhabited Orkney island
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Gordonstoun pupils discover 1,000-year-old Viking church on uninhabited Orkney island

31 Aug 2026 · Originally published 31 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Pupils discover ‘1,000-year-old Viking church’ on uninhabited island
Students from Gordonstoun school uncovered the remains of a medieval church while on an archaeological field trip to the uninhabited island of Swona. Working alongside professionals from the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology, the group identified foundations likely dating back to the 10th or 11th century - a find that could provide new insight into the island's Viking history.
Source: STV News Orkney
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