orkney islands
- n an archipelago of about 70 islands in the North Atlantic and North Sea off the northeastern coast of Scotland
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- “Dirty” metal found in Down field is rare Viking archaeological find
Northern Irishman David Taylor is glad he did not take his wife’s advice to throw a dirty metal ring in the trash. The bracelet shaped object is a rare Viking piece dating between 950 and 1100 AD. It is thought to have originated from Shetland or the Orkney islands.
Sept. 15, 2013 - Irish Central