 Quoygrew is the site of a medieval Norse settlement on the isle of Westray. Established as a small farmstead, most likely between 900 and 1000 A.D and later expanded in 1200, Quoygrew includes the remains of medieval and post-medieval buildings that range in date from the 10th Century and later. Archaeological excavations have determined that the earliest dwelling was built of turf and stone between 1000 and 1200 A.D. A larger building was constructed in stone around 1200 A.D. on top of the earlier building. The stone building, consisted of four rooms, and was remodeled and expanded in nine different stages.
The settlement can be seen as two low mounds, one near the shoreline, and the other 230 (70 meters) feet inland and to the east of the first mound. The monument comprises a 2-1/2 acre area, and includes the remains of late Viking Age and medieval era dwellings, middens, and the remnants of a medieval soil system.
Nearby is a Viking Boat Noust, a scooped-out trench into which a boat was hauled up from the water.
About Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Westray Community: Quoygrew
Wikipedia: Quoygrew settlement, Westray
Canmore: Westray, Quoygrew
Journey to Quoygrew Norse Settlement
The Quoygrew Norse Settlement is on the Orkney isle of Westray, which is reached by a ferry from Kirkwall, on the Orkney Mainland isle.
Streetmap UK
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Visitors Information
Visitors information for Quoygrew Norse Settlement and general tourist information for Luing may be found at the Isle of Luing. General tourist information may be found at Westray Community website.
Additional Photos of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Descriptive Sign at Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Approaching Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Remains Near the Shoreline of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close Up of Remains Near the Shoreline of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close Up of Remains Near the Shoreline of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close Up of Remains Near the Shoreline of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Eastern Remains of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close-Up of the End of the Eastern Remains of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close-Up of the Eastern Remains of Quoygrew Norse SettlementQuoygrew Norse Settlement
Looking at the Entire Site from the Eastern End of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Close-Up of Drainage System of Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Boat Noust Near Quoygrew Norse Settlement
Another Boat Noust Near Quoygrew Norse Settlement
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