Scar boat burial, Sanday
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The Scar boat burial is a Viking boat burial near the village of Scar, on Sanday, in Orkney, Scotland. The burial, which dates to between 875 and 950 AD, contained the remains of a man, an elderly woman, and a child, along with numerous grave goods. Although the site had to be excavated quickly because of the threat of coastal erosion owing to bad weather conditions, it yielded many important finds. ()
Coordinates: 59°17'52"N, 2°34'4"W
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Sanday
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Scar boat burial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Quoyness chambered cairn, Broch of Burrian.