Ruin
East Iceland, Iceland
No independently verified photograph exists for this site yet.
Bæjarstaðir
Archaeological Ruin in East Iceland, Iceland — a registered archaeological site with 3 recorded features.
Estimated Date Range
1850-1950
Condition
vel greinanlegar
Protection Status
Friðað — automatically protected
Overview
Bæjarstaðir is the site of a boundary or enclosure wall (garðlag), dated to approximately 1850-1950.
History
Archaeological survey work dates activity at this site to approximately 1850-1950. This is a survey-derived estimate, not a documented founding/abandonment date.
What Remains Today
The remains are well preserved and clearly visible on the surface.
Visiting & Preservation
Access Not Yet Verified
Visitor access has not been independently verified for this pilot. Do not present a specific route or approach until confirmed on the ground or via a landowner/tourism-office source.
Preservation Notice
Like all Icelandic structures and sites predating 1900, this location is automatically protected under the Cultural Heritage Act (friðað).
Visitor Safety
Do not climb on or enter any ruined structure. Do not disturb archaeological remains. Stay on existing tracks; if no marked trail is confirmed, do not present this site as having one.