Quoygrew settlement, Westray
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quoygrew-settlement-westray-202-8434269
title:
Quoygrew settlement, Westray
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Quoygrew, Westray is the site of a medieval Norse settlement on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. Established as a small farmstead most likely between 900 and 1000 AD, and later expanded in 1200, Quoygrew includes the remains of medieval and post-medieval buildings that range in date from the 10th to the 16th centuries. The 1 hectare farmstead was continuously occupied until the early 20th century. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 2014.
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Ruins of a Viking Age settlement on the island of Westray, Orkney, Scotland
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quoygrew_settlement,_Westray
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2023-04-01T07:50:35Z
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