Archaeological excavations of well-preserved and sophisticated complex of stone buildings began at Ness of Brodgar (Orkney, Scotland) more than 15 years ago. The site was built and occupied more than 5,000 years ago and covers an area of about 2.5 hectares.
     Recently an 18 centimetre long notch-marked slab bearing faint incised lines was found among the rubble, followed by further discoveries of smaller carved stones. Painted stonework and tools are among other previous finds made at Ness of Brodgar.

Edited from BBC (19 July 2019), Ness of Brodgar (24 August 2019)