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Much of the village is covered in turf, as can be seen here. This prevents further damage from wind and weather. Photo of Skara Brae, a prehistoric village on the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
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Related:
Visiting Skara Brae prehistoric village
Prehistoric attractions in the Orkney Islands
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Explorer OS maps (1: 25,000):
Ex461 Orkney - East Mainland
Ex462 Orkney - Hoy, South Walls & Flotta
Ex463 Orkney - West Mainland
Ex464 Orkney - Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre
Ex465 Orkney - Sanday, N Ronaldsay & Stronsay
Landranger OS Maps (1:50000)
LR005 Orkney Northern Isle
LR006 Orkney Mainland
LR007 Orkney Southern Isle
