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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Lucinda Cameron

Archaeologists reveal secrets of artificial island older than Stonehenge in Scottish loch

From above the island appears to be made from stone - (PA)

Archaeologists have used innovative techniques to reveal the secrets of an artificial island older than Stonehenge in a Scottish loch, discovering a large timber platform hidden beneath it.

The island in Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis appears to be made of stone – however, University of Southampton researchers have found that timber was used for the basis of the structure.

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