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Quoygrew settlement, Westray
59.3387° N, -2.9800° E
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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 (2.5 acres) 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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Coastal midden date range
10th–12th centuries
Settlement founded
c. 900–1000 AD
Earliest dwelling constructed
1000–1200 AD
Farm midden radiocarbon range
1004–1262 AD
Stone house constructed
c. 1200 AD
Cellar dug into coastal midden
13th century
Stone building dismantled
1700
Continuous occupation ended
early 20th century
Scheduled monument designation
2014
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