The fifteen hearths of Quoygrew

Quoygrew is a 1,000 year old house on Westray which was lived in by Vikings from 950 AD, shortly after they arrived in Orkney, and only stopped being used sometime in the 1930s. In the house there were 15 hearths discovered, one on top of another, from the 13th to the 16th Century with one replacing another as the floor grew thicker with dust, dirt and debris. If I don’t vacuum my lounge soon the same will happen to my place.

Maggie Mallard on Bullfinch bookends and Tunnicliffe’s Brooke Bond’s Bird PortraitsAbsolutely they make a beautiful pair of bookends! Lovely photos so enjoyed coming by today.
the HALL of EINAR on BlackbirdAudio recording's a specialist field Olly. Maybe you could try sticking your head out of your front door while reading my blog and looking up. There's usually one there. singing. :)
Olly on BlackbirdWonderful blackbird photo's David! Shame you can't add a soundtrack of the birdsong to the blog, or am I pushing my luck there?!
the HALL of EINAR on ChaffinchThanks Helen. Yes, the textures on the branch work well against the softness of the background blur. They help bring the entire scene into sharp relief.
the HALL of EINAR on Robin Orange-BreastYes, they are stunning birds Alison. They really do have incredible poise.
Alison Allen on Robin Orange-BreastHave to agree but, Red or orange , i think they are lovely xxx
Helen McAteer on ChaffinchBeautiful pictures, as always, but I particularly love the detail of the branch with all the lichen!
the HALL of EINAR on The tale of Hazel Gloves and a fungus which grows on a fungusShe was unharmed and blissfully unaware Neil.
Neil Mahler on The tale of Hazel Gloves and a fungus which grows on a fungusWas your friend struck by lightning after he needlessly took the Hazel Gloves ?

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