lagmálið

Lagmálid was an archaeological site located on the island of Orkney, Scotland. It is a small settlement that dates back to the Late Neolithic period, around 4,000-3,000 BCE. The site is situated on the southern coast of the island of Mainland, just a few kilometers east of the capital town of Kirkwall.

Excavations at Lagmálid were conducted in the 19th century, revealing a cluster of small houses and pottery fragments. The site is notable for its well-preserved house remains, which are some of the oldest discovered on Orkney. The houses are simple in design, with walls constructed from rough stone and a central hearth.

The Lagmálid site is one of several Neolithic settlements found on Orkney, and its discovery contributed to our understanding of the island's prehistoric past. The inclusion of the site in larger Neolithic settlements, such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar, highlights the significance of these ancient communities and their culture. Furthermore, the similarity of Lagmálid to other settlements on the island suggests a high degree of cultural homogeneity during the Neolithic period in Orkney.

Research into Lagmálid continues, and new discoveries are contributing to our understanding of its significance. While the site does not offer explicit name of who dwelled there, the condition of the well-preserved Neolithic settlement does enable insights into social, economic, and inter-personal behavioural practices of Neolithic period inhabitants on Orkney.