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These were conducted over two seasons by Patrick Ashmore of Historic Scotland.
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Ashmore believes that this was the residue of burials that had been removed from the burial chamber once the flesh had decomposed.

This project is sponsored by Patrick Ashmore of Historic Scotland.

This was originally excavated in the early 1980's by Patrick Ashmore who now works for Historic Scotland.

Patrick Ashmore, head of archaeology with Historic Scotland said: "Historic Scotland has a Human Remains call-off contract with the archaeological company AOC Scotland.

"This contract is designed to allow AOC to rapidly assess fresh discoveries of buried human remains, and so with the agreement of Orkney Archaeological Trust, and the kind permission of the landowner Mr Ronald Cook of the Hall of Rendall , we were able to instruct AOC to send out a team of archaeologists to excavated the most vulnerable burials and assess the situation.

He added: "Rescuing these burials before the sea destroyed them will give us unique information about the people who lived and worshipped here.

Patrick Ashmore, Historic Scotland The Neolithic and Bronze Age in Scotland 4000-750 BC

Patrick Ashmore, the head of archaeology for Historic Scotland, said: "St Thomas's Kirk itself probably dates to the 12th century, and the cemetery is probably medieval.

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Patrick Ashmore, the head of archaeology for Historic Scotland, said: "St Thomas's Kirk itself probably dates to the 12th century, and the cemetery is probably medieval.

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