[CITATION][C] 4. The Viking Age Structures
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4. THE VIKING AGE STRUCTURES Page 1 Inside an excavation area (Area I) of approximately
900 m² - which comprises the northeastern third of the ancient settlement area at Toftanes -
the ruins of four stone-built buildings were recorded and excavated [Fig. 21]. The four
structures were built on sloping terrain with clayish subsoil partly covered by a peaty topsoil.
The site was bordered to the north by the stream Salvará, and to the east by the fjord. The site
has suffered from erosion from the stream, which has destroyed the northwestern gable ends …
900 m² - which comprises the northeastern third of the ancient settlement area at Toftanes -
the ruins of four stone-built buildings were recorded and excavated [Fig. 21]. The four
structures were built on sloping terrain with clayish subsoil partly covered by a peaty topsoil.
The site was bordered to the north by the stream Salvará, and to the east by the fjord. The site
has suffered from erosion from the stream, which has destroyed the northwestern gable ends …